Premier League Quick Preview: Hull City Vs Man United

Article By Charlie Mullan Last Updated: Aug 21, 2026 · 2 min read

Premier League Quick Preview: Hull City Vs Man United

After a decade away, Hull City are back in the Premier League and the fixture computer threw them up a cracker to start the new season.

The Tigers, who beat Middlesbrough in the Championship play-off final at Wembley in May, will take on Manchester United who improved on their 15th-place finish in 2025 to be third last season.

United are overwhelming favourites on betting apps to get off to a winning start

Time will tell whether it's a good time for the new boys to face Michael Carrick's side, who might not be firing on all cylinders just yet.

United Aim For Winning Start

After losing at home to Arsenal 12 months ago, Manchester United are looking to extend their very impressive opening weekend record of 22 wins.

A trip to Hull City's MKM, which is hosting top flight football for the first time in 10 years, won't be a walk in the park, but Michael Carrick's side should have enough to get the win.

In 10 previous Premier League meetings, United have won eight and shared the points in the other two, so the Tigers face a stiff challenge ahead of them.

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United To Score In Opener

Ever since the Premier League started in 1992, United have never failed to score in back-to-back opening weekend matches, and they won't want that to happen this weekend.

Last season's blank in a 1-0 defeat at home to Arsenal was only the fourth time the Red Devils have failed to find the back of the net on Gameday 1.

Hull City have failed to score in 387 minutes of action against United in league meetings, so the newcomers have their work cut out.

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Hot Streaks & Stats:

Hull’s last 11 Premier League defeats came by 2+ goal margins.
Tigers striker Oli McBurnie has scored in 2 Premier League games for Sheffield Utd against United.
United’s matches in 2025/26 produced a league-high 119 goals.
United have received 1+ card in their last 15 league matches.

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