{
  "id": 3196396,
  "title": "EPL: ‘He went missing, did nothing’ – Cascarino names who caused Man United’s defeat to Hull City",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/epl-he-went-missing-did-nothing-cascarino-names-who-caused-man",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-25T05:33:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/25/epl-he-went-missing-did-nothing-cascarino-names-who-caused-man-uniteds-defeat-to-hull-city/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Chelsea player Tony Cascarino has harshly criticized Bruno Fernandes' performance in Manchester United's 2-0 loss to Hull City in the Premier League's inaugural match of the 2026-27 season. United's defense was breached by Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy, who scored from set pieces in the match. Cascarino believes Fernandes failed to perform his duties during the game, stating that he \"went missing\" and did not fulfill his responsibilities. Following the match, Fernandes had expressed dissatisfaction with his teammates' effortlessness. Cascarino joked about Fernandes being \"out standing\" in the mixed zone after the game, but emphasized that everyone else was \"out running.\" He described Fernandes as a player with great potential but who \"really goes missing\" when he isn't contributing. The defeat marked the first time Manchester United had lost to a newly promoted team in their history, and Cascarino believes Michael Carrick can help the team recover once players return. Despite controlling possession, United struggled against Hull City and failed to create scoring opportunities. The Red Devils will look to bounce back in their next game, a home fixture against Ipswich Town, the other newly promoted side, in their opening Premier League match of the season on Sunday.",
  "summary": "Former Chelsea player, Tony Cascarino has slammed Bruno Fernandes for his performance in Manchester United’s 2-0 defeat to Hull City in their first game of the 2026-27 Premier League season. Manchester United were beaten by newly promoted Hull City, with goals from defenders Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy, both from set pieces. Cascarino believes Manchester […] EPL: ‘He went missing, did nothing’ –…",
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    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "Transfer: Ferdinand names striker Man Utd should sign after missing out on Welbeck",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/transfer-ferdinand-names-striker-man-utd-should-sign-after-missing",
        "published": "2026-08-25T05:33:28.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}