Manchester United endured a nightmare start to the 2026-27 Premier League season as they were comfortably beaten 2-0 by Hull City at the MKM Stadium on Saturday. Michael Carrick's side were undone by their own defensive frailties during a dismal first half.
Manchester United have handed competitive debuts to Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos in their Premier League clash against Hull City, with Marcus Rashford named on the bench. The England forward returned to the club following loan spells with Aston Villa and Barcelona, taking the vacant No. 9 shirt after Rasmus Hojlund sealed a move to Napoli.
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has confirmed that Marcus Rashford has returned to pre-season training looking incredibly sharp. The forward is now gearing up for the opening fixture of the 2026-27 Premier League campaign as the Red Devils prepare to face newly-promoted Hull City.
A new class of young stars is waiting to burst through in the English top-flight this season, with the likes of Arsenal, Liverpool, Man City and Man Utd boasting some incredible talents
Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick has hit back at suggestions that the Red Devils have been handed a soft opening to the new Premier League campaign. With fixtures against newly-promoted sides Hull City and Ipswich Town on the horizon, the former midfielder is refusing to let complacency creep into his squad.
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Leicester City icon Jamie Vardy has offered a glowing endorsement of Youri Tielemans following the midfielder's high-profile move to Manchester United. The legendary striker believes his former team-mate possesses the "unbelievable" quality required to become a transformative figure for the Red Devils under Michael Carrick.
Former Manchester United midfielder Quinton Fortune has urged Chelsea to consider a surprise move for Andre Onana this summer. Despite spending over £300m under new manager Xabi Alonso, the Blues have yet to sign a new goalkeeper, and Fortune believes the Cameroonian shot-stopper could be an outstanding addition at Stamford Bridge.
The Colorado Rapids have sold 18-year-old center back Lucas Herrington to Premier League side Hull City, they announced Wednesday afternoon. Herrington, who represented Australia at the 2026 World Cup, departs the Rapids for a club record fee. His move is the highest fee for any defender in MLS history.
Hull City have signalled their intent for the upcoming Premier League season by completing a blockbuster move for Rayo Vallecano defender Nobel Mendy. The Tigers have officially confirmed the arrival of the 21-year-old centre-back, who joins the club on a long-term deal following an impressive stint in La Liga.
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