Hull City Claim Historic Opening Game Win Against Manchester United
Hull City stunned Manchester United with a 2-0 victory on their Premier League opening game, nine seasons after relegating to the EFL Championship. Last season, the newly-promoted team finished in the top three of the second division, defeating Middlesbrough 1-0 in the play-off. They had been relegated since 2017. They eliminated United from the EFL Cup before relegating in the same season. United were unable to get the payback from the rivals, who scored twice within 18 minutes in the first half. Semi Ajayi struck in a loose ball inside the six-yard box before Nobel Mendy doubled the lead with a glancing header, following a free-kick in the 38th minute. The victory was Hull City's first in the Premier League against Manchester United. They played a goalless draw in their match in the winter of 2016/17 season, when the Tigers were knocked out. The victory was also Hull's first since the 2017, winning 2-0 against Watford on 34th matchday. Overview Ma...
