Premier League: Manchester United shocked 2-0 by Hull City

Manchester United suffered a shocking 2-0 defeat at the hands of newly promoted Hull City in the opening match of the Premier League season, marking their first loss under these circumstances. This marked a stark contrast to their flawless record of winning nine and drawing three games in previous encounters against newly promoted teams.

Hull City capitalized early in the match when Semi Ajayi capitalized on a rebound to score in the 17th minute, and the Red Devils' woes continued when Nobel Mendy doubled Hull's lead in the 38th minute from a set piece. United's best opportunity came in the 78th minute when Bryan Mbuemo's shot was saved by Hull's goalkeeper Konstantinos Tzolakis.

In other news, Manchester United reportedly reached an agreement with Brighton to sign Cameroon midfielder Carlos Baleba for up to £70 million ($95 million), with an initial fee of £65 million plus potential add-ons of £5 million. Brighton, however, negotiated a sell-on clause for the 22-year-old, who left Lille for Brighton in 2023. He is currently sidelined with an ankle injury sustained during preseason training in Austria.

Meanwhile, Arsenal made a strong start to their Premier League season by dismantling newly promoted Coventry 3-0. The Gunners, who recently won the Premier League title after a 22-year wait, showcased their dominance in a one-sided match from start to finish. Goals from Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka, and captain Martin Odegaard sealed the victory for Arsenal, who had several chances to further extend their lead.

For Coventry, this was a tough return to the Premier League after a 25-year absence, as they were clearly outmatched against the strong Arsenal side.