Hull City marked their return to the Premier League with a victory over Manchester United today. Centre-backs Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy scored the goals for the Tigers, securing a significant win in their opening fixture.
Manchester United, under new permanent manager Michael Carrick, struggled throughout the match. The team was criticised for failing to defend set-pieces effectively, leading to both of Hull's goals.
Ajayi scored his second league goal for Hull after a corner, while Mendy headed in a debut goal from a free-kick. United's new signings, Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans, who cost a combined £85m, were substituted with 23 minutes remaining after struggling to make an impact.
The result leaves United to consider potential squad changes before the transfer window closes, with the team described as lacking fight and desire.