Manchester United suffered a shock 2-0 defeat to newly promoted Hull City in their Premier League opener, giving Michael Carrick a nightmare start to the new campaign.
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Hull made the perfect return to the top flight after nine years away, taking the lead through Nigeria international Semi Ajayi in the 17th minute before Nobel Mendy doubled their advantage with a header seven minutes before half-time.
United dominated possession after the break but struggled to create clear chances, with Hull's defence holding firm to secure a famous victory.
The result is a major setback for Carrick, whose side had arrived with high expectations after finishing third last season.
For Hull, it was a dream Premier League return. For United, it was a reminder that Carrick's rebuilding project still has plenty of work to do.