Manchester United began their 2026/27 Premier League campaign with a disappointing 2-0 defeat to newly promoted Hull City at the MKM Stadium.
Manager Michael Carrick started with a 4-2-3-1 formation, handing full Premier League debuts to Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos.
Manchester United Starting XI in their Opening Premier League Match for 2026/27 Season
🧤 Senne Lammens — Goalkeeper
🛡️ Noussair Mazraoui — Defender
🛡️ Harry Maguire — Defender
🛡️ Ayden Heaven — Defender
🛡️ Luke Shaw — Defender
⚙️ Andrey Santos — Midfielder
⚙️ Youri Tielemans — Midfielder
🎯 Bryan Mbeumo — Midfielder
🎯 Bruno Fernandes (C) — Midfielder
🎯 Patrick Dorgu — Midfielder
⚽ Matheus Cunha — Forward
Substitutes Used
🔄 Marcus Rashford
🔄 Kobbie Mainoo
🔄 Benjamin Sesko
🔄 Diogo Dalot
🔄 Shea Lacey
Rashford came on at half-time, while Mainoo, Sesko, Dalot and Lacey were introduced during the second half as United attempted to overturn Hull’s two-goal advantage.
However, the visitors could not find a way through, with Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy scoring in the first half to give Hull a memorable 2-0 victory.
What do you make of Michael Carrick’s starting XI?
