Where does Man Utd defeat rank among shock opening-day losses?
BBC Sport looks at some of the most shocking Premier League opening-day defeats.
Manchester United's 2-0 loss to newly promoted Hull City on their opening day of the Premier League season stands out as one of the most shocking defeats among the many opening-day upsets that have occurred. Hull City, making their return to the Premier League after a nine-year absence, had never previously beaten United in the top flight.
The victory over the Red Devils marked Hull's first-ever win in the Premier League. For United, the result was not the first, nor would it be the last, opening-day upset they have experienced. BBC Sport highlights other notable opening-day defeats, such as Arsenal's 2-1 loss to Brentford in 2021, Chelsea's 3-0 loss to Burnley due to Gary Cahill's red card and Sean Dyche's side's early 3-0 lead, and Swansea's 3-2 victory over Queens Park Rangers.
These defeats, among others, serve as a reminder that even the most promising teams can suffer a surprise loss on the opening day of a new season.
Written by urgent.news from BBC Sport Football's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
