Hull City vs Manchester United: Premier League Opener

Manchester United begin their Premier League campaign with a match against Hull City, looking to build on their successful second half of last season, which saw them finish 3rd in the Premier League with 58 points, 16 wins, 10 draws, and 7 losses.

Manchester United are set to kick off their Premier League season against Hull City this Saturday, with Michael Carrick entering his first full term as head coach. The Reds finished 3rd in the final 2025 table with 58 points, 16 wins, 10 draws, and 7 losses.

What to Expect

The match will be played at the MKM Stadium, with a 12:30 BST kick-off. Manchester United have had a successful pre-season, with new signings Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans potentially making their debuts.

Team News

Matthijs de Ligt and Benjamin Šeško are working their way back from longer-term issues, while Mason Mount and Tom Heaton are recovering from knocks. Manuel Ugarte is recovering from successful surgery on his knee-ligament injury.

Hull City's Preparation

Hull City have bolstered their squad with 11 new signings, including Senegal international defender Nobel Mendy for a club-record fee. Joe Gelhardt will miss the start of the season with an ankle problem, while Hidemasa Morita is expected to return from injury after the match. Manchester United are back in the UEFA Champions League after a successful second half of last season, and will look to build on that momentum in the domestic top flight. Their next fixture is against Brighton at home on 2027-02-10.