Hull City 2-0 Manchester United
Hull City beat Manchester United 2-0 on Saturday at MKM Stadium, the opening match of the Premier League season. Defensive duo Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy scored in the first half, giving the Tigers all three points.
Managerial reactions
Sergej Jakirovic praised the team’s organization, saying, “It means a lot, we were organised, and it was very good for us. The players stick to a tactical plan.” He added that the win was a punishment for United, who had been playing well in their recent matches.
Michael Carrick, the United manager, admitted disappointment but kept the tone measured. “It’s just one game, we’re disappointed we haven’t won,” he said. “It’s not more than that, it’s not less than that. We’ve got to soak it up and come back stronger.”
Significance of the win
The victory is Hull City’s first ever top-flight win against Manchester United, and their first Premier League win in a match against United since 2017. The win also marks the club’s first game in the Premier League since their promotion from the Championship after winning the play-off final against Middlesbrough in May.
Context of the opening weekend
Hull’s triumph was part of a busy opening weekend that also saw Ipswich Town win 2-1 over Sunderland, with Jack Clarke scoring a 90th-minute winner against his former club. Meanwhile, Everton secured a 2-0 win over Crystal Palace, and Nottingham Forest lost 1-0 to Leeds United.
Future outlook
Jakirovic remains focused on building a successful season. “We need to find a way to win enough of them to make it a successful season,” he said after the match. The Tigers will look to maintain their momentum as they prepare for their next Premier League fixtures.
