Hull City marked their Premier League return with a surprise 2-0 home win over Manchester United, scoring twice in the first half. The result was driven by Hull’s disciplined defending, dominance in midfield and effective use of wide areas, while United struggled to create sustained pressure.

– Semi Ajayi was rated Hull’s standout player (9), scoring the opener from a rebound and delivering a commanding defensive performance.
– Konstantinos Tzolakis, John Egan, Matt Crooks, Nobel Mendy, Mohamed Belloumi and Oli McBurnie were all praised, mostly receiving 8.
– Mendy scored on his debut after Regan Slater’s curling free-kick, while McBurnie’s physical presence caused United continual problems.
– For United, goalkeeper Senne Lammens received 7 after several saves, but defenders Ayden Heaven and Noussair Mazraoui and midfielders Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans were rated 5.
– Bryan Mbeumo was United’s main early threat, but his chances were saved or deflected as Hull held firm.