Promoted Hull beat Manchester United 2-0 in Premier League opener
Why it matters: Hull’s first game back in the top flight exposed United’s set-piece defending and left Carrick’s side 19th after Week 1.
Promoted Hull City opened their Premier League return with a 2-0 home win over Manchester United on Saturday, scoring twice from set pieces through Semi Ajayi in the 17th minute and debutant Nobel Mendy in the 38th. Hull controlled long stretches of the match and limited United despite second-half pressure after Marcus Rashford came on. Goalkeeper Senne Lammens made several saves for United, but the visitors were overrun in midfield and struggled to handle Oli McBurnie’s physical play. The result put Hull second on goal difference after the opening round, while United sat 19th with another promoted side, Ipswich, up next.