Hull City Had a Plan. Manchester United Had an Assumption.
Hull City celebrated their Premier League return by defeating Manchester United 2–0 at the MKM Stadium. Their compact back five controlled central space, while superior aggression decided the aerial duels and second balls. Michael Carrick’s false-nine system left United crowded outside the penalty area and dangerously short of movement behind the defense. Two set-piece goals exposed an opening-day performance built on possession but lacking authority.
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