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  "id": 2589477,
  "title": "EPL: Promoted Hull stun Man United 2-0 in season opener",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/epl-promoted-hull-stun-man-united-2-0-in-season-opener-2589477",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-22T14:24:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/epl-promoted-hull-stun-man-united-2-0-in-season-opener/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Hull City stunned Manchester United 2-0 in their Premier League opener on Saturday, leaving United in disarray after their first competitive match under Michael Carrick. Semi Ajayi scored the opening goal in the 17th minute with a close-range finish from a corner, followed by Nobel Mendy doubling the lead in the 38th minute with a header from a set-piece delivered by Regan Slater. Despite dominating possession, Manchester United failed to break down a well-organized Hull defense. The official club statement after the game read: \"Defeat in our opening game.\" Hull, who returned to the Premier League after winning the Championship play-offs, defended resolutely and held on for a dramatic victory in front of 24,470 fans. Fans on social media expressed their disappointment, with many criticizing the performance of both Manchester United and their new manager. The result leaves Manchester United with a challenging start to the season, while Hull City celebrate a memorable return to the top flight.",
  "summary": "Newly promoted Hull City secured a shocking 2-0 victory over Manchester United in their 2026/27 Premier League season opener. Read how Hull stunned Man Utd Read More: https://punchng.com/epl-promoted-hull-stun-man-united-2-0-in-season-opener/",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "EPL: Promoted Hull stun Man United 2-0 in season opener",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/epl-promoted-hull-stun-man-united-2-0-in-season-opener",
        "published": "2026-08-22T14:02:38.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Daily Trust",
        "title": "Semi Ajayi leads Hull City to first-ever EPL win over Man United",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/semi-ajayi-leads-hull-city-to-first-ever-epl-win-over-man-united",
        "published": "2026-08-22T14:29:37.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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