Hull City stuns Manchester United with 2-0 victory in Premier League opener

Hull City marked their return to the Premier League with a stunning 2-0 victory over Manchester United, a result that left pundits and fans alike questioning the visitors' performance.

The newly promoted side took an early lead in the 18th minute when Semi Ajayi capitalized on a defensive scramble in the United box, slotting home the opener. Their advantage was doubled just 20 minutes later, as Nobel Mendy headed in a well-placed free-kick from Regan Slater, sending the home crowd into a frenzy.

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Manchester United have been shockingly weak, completely without hunger. They have been terrible so far.

Commentators did not hold back in their assessment of Manchester United's display. "Manchester United have been shockingly weak, completely without hunger. They have been terrible so far," stated former Premier League top scorer Alan Shearer. Viaplay expert Nils Johan Semb described the performance as "syrup football" and a "total collective failure," compounded by weak individual efforts.

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Syrup football. It is a total collective failure, at the same time as the individual was weak.

Despite bringing on Marcus Rashford at halftime for his first United appearance in 619 days, the team struggled to create meaningful chances against a resolute Hull defense. Former Scotland striker Ally McCoist echoed the sentiment, noting, "Manchester United have been very disappointing overall, but especially offensively. They haven't created anything. Michael Carrick must be worried about what he has seen so far."

The win gives Hull City a dream start to their season, placing them high in the early league standings, while Manchester United face immediate pressure to improve their form.

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Manchester United have been very disappointing overall, but especially offensively. They haven't created anything. Michael Carrick must be worried about what he has seen so far.