Hull City defeats Manchester United 2-0
Hull City defeated Manchester United 2-0 in the opening match of the 2026-27 Premier League season. Hull City head coach Sergej Jakirovic praised his team's disciplined tactics and competitive performance, while Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick acknowledged his team's poor showing in the loss.
Key takeaways
- 1.Hull City secured a 2-0 victory against Manchester United on opening weekend despite being newly promoted to the Premier League
- 2.Hull City's head coach credited disciplined tactics for the team's strong performance
- 3.Manchester United's head coach acknowledged the team failed to perform effectively in their season opener
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'We didn't click' - Carrick on Man Utd's loss
Manchester United suffered an underwhelming 2-0 defeat to newly promoted Hull City in their opening match of the 2026-27 Premier League season. Head coach Michael Carrick acknowledged the team's poor performance, stating they 'didn't click' during the match. The loss marks a disappointing start to what many had hoped would be a stronger campaign for the club.
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'We showed we can compete' - Jakirovic
Hull City head coach Sergej Jakirovic commended his team's performance after securing a 2-0 victory against Manchester United in the Premier League's opening weekend. The manager highlighted his side's disciplined tactical execution and ability to compete against one of the league's top clubs, demonstrating their potential for the season ahead.
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