Manchester United loses opening Premier League match to Hull City two-nil

Manchester United lost 2-0 to Hull City on Saturday in their first Premier League match of the season. Hull scored both goals in the first half, from set pieces that United defended poorly. It was United's fourth opening-day defeat in seven years. The result was surprising because Hull had ten players missing through injury, and the club had only just returned to the Premier League after six years away. United finished third last season and many people expected them to challenge for the title this year. Manager Michael Carrick said he would not overreact, but admitted the team needed to improve. He also said that, although he appeared calm in public, he felt emotional about the defeat inside.