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Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has delivered a scathing assessment of the club's leadership following their embarrassing 2-0 defeat to newly-promoted Hull City. The former midfielder took particular aim at captain Bruno Fernandes, suggesting the Portuguese international should refrain from public complaining after his own underwhelming performance.

Former Manchester United defender Paul Parker has identified West Ham United star El Hadji Malick Diouf as the ideal solution to the ongoing left-back crisis at Old Trafford. Following a disappointing start to the new Premier League season, the Red Devils are under pressure to bolster their defensive options before the summer transfer window slams shut.

Hull City executed a flawless tactical game plan to shock Manchester United with a 2-0 victory on the opening weekend of the Premier League season. Manager Sergej Jakirovic kept his five-man defence plan a closely guarded secret, ultimately overwhelming Michael Carrick's side on their long-awaited top-flight return.

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has furiously rejected claims that his players lacked passion during their shock 2-0 defeat against Hull City on Saturday. The English coach clashed with a reporter during his post-match interview, describing the accusations as "ridiculous" and insisting that conceding from two set-pieces was the only difference between the teams.