Hull start season in style with shock win over Man Utd, Ipswich joy

Hull City began the new English Premier League season on a remarkable note by defeating Manchester United 2-0, ending their critics' predictions of a second-tier return. The match, played at the MKM Stadium, saw Hull City's semi debutant Nobel Mendy score the game's first goal shortly after the whistle with a header from a corner.

United, despite finishing third in the previous season, struggled to cope with Hull's attacking strategies, ultimately leading to their loss. Manager Sean Carrick, who took over the team in May, was left to consider the implications of this shocking result, which is unlikely to be forgotten anytime soon. Ipswich Town, in a separate game, secured an impressive 2-1 victory over newly promoted Sunderland, with substitute Jack Clarke scoring the winning goal in the 90th minute.

The match marked a new chapter for Ipswich, with manager Gary Neil leading the team for the first time since taking over in June and featuring six debutants. Everton also started their campaign on a high note, defeating Crystal Palace 2-0. French striker Thierno Barry became the first player to score for the club since December 2023, alleviating manager David Moyes' concerns about the limited options in attack.

Elsewhere, Leeds United secured a 1-0 win over Nottingham Forest with a last-minute free-kick from Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, marking their first victory at the City Ground since 1972. Despite Forest's ambitions for a top-half finish under new manager Oliver Glasner, this result echoed the struggles of the previous season.