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Hull City delivered the weekend's standout result with a win over Manchester United, Leeds United also impressed by beating Nottingham Forest, while Brentford and Brighton enjoyed wins too; however Aston Villa, Crystal Palace, Manchester United and Tottenham were among the weekend's big losers, with Fulham vs Chelsea still to come.
Hull City shocked Manchester United 2-0 on the Premier League’s opening day, with Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy scoring from set-pieces after Regan Slater set them up, as Hull’s disciplined defense and counter-attacking approach disrupted United’s game and delivered a famous early-season upset.
Bruno Fernandes blasted Manchester United for the 'same mistakes' that cost them a 2-0 defeat at Hull City, pointing to sloppy ball retention, a lack of pressing and two costly first-half set-piece goals; he urged more aggression and improved defense as United prepare for Ipswich Town.
Hull City beat Manchester United 2-0 to claim their first top-flight win over United since 1974, with both goals coming in the first half. The defeat sparked comments from pundits about United’s readiness and pressing, while Hull’s coach emphasized a plan around set-pieces. Rashford returned as a substitute for United, but manager Michael Carrick insisted the club won’t alter their course after the shock loss.
Hull City defeated Manchester United 2-0 with standout showings across the side, including a superb debut from Konstantinos Tzolakis and goals from Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy, with high ratings for most Hull players reflecting a cohesive attacking and defensive display.
Hull City stunned Manchester United 2-0 on the opening day of the 2026-27 Premier League, with Semi Ajayi opening the scoring and Nobel Mendy adding a second from a set piece, as United’s new midfield signings and Carrick-era setup were unable to break through Hull’s compact 5-4-1 counter-attacking plan.
Hull City said they will pursue legal action if they lose the Championship play-off final, a scene set by Southampton’s expulsion from the playoffs for spying on rivals and the rejection of their appeal; Southampton apologized and the FA opened an investigation, with Middlesbrough stressing the need to do the right thing as Hull reflected on the last two weeks of controversy.
Hull City sealed the last Championship play-off place by beating Norwich 2-1 on the final day, finishing two points clear of Wrexham and Derby. Wrexham’s and Derby’s hopes faded amid late twists in the table, sending Hull to face Millwall while Wrexham finished seventh and Derby eighth.
Macclesfield will host Brentford in the FA Cup fourth round, while Hull City draw Chelsea and Aston Villa face Newcastle United; the draw also features Wolves vs Grimsby Town, Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion, and Manchester City vs Salford or Swindon Town, with the round scheduled for mid-February.