See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy HARRY BAMFORTH, LIVE SPORTS COVERAGE REPORTER Updated: 11:31 BST, 22 August 2026
Follow Daily Mail Sport's live coverage for the latest updates of Manchester United's opening game of the 2026-27 Premier League season away at Hull City.Man United Team News - Tielemans STARTSThere are a couple of debuts for Manchester United, too.New boys Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos get the nod in midfield, and they will sit behind skipper Bruno Fernandes.Marcus Rashford is of course involved, but he only manages to make the bench.There is no Amad Diallo or Mason Mount in the squad.Hull Team News - three signings STARTThe new boys are in town, as are their signings.Konstantinos Tzolakis, Nobel Mendy and Elliot Stroud all joined in the summer and they all make their full Premier League debuts for Hull City today.Former Sheffield United star Oli McBurnie is up top for the Tigers, and I bet he will be hungry to bag on his return to the top flight.A huge day for them.It has finally been confirmed.There have been plenty of rumours surrounding what number Marcus Rashford would wear if he were to stay put at Manchester United this season. And well, they can be put to bed now.United have officially confirmed that he will be sporting the No 9 jersey this season, which signifies that surely he will play a key role in Michael Carrick's new side.Fans may hate the term 'like a new signing' but that is what Rashford feels like to me. The question is, will he be involved from the start today? I'll let you know in a hot second.Big day aheadOh, I just love the opening weekend of the Premier League.It really doesn't matter what the fixtures are; I just always know I'm going to have a right good time watching them. It genuinely is just class.Anyway, here is what we have in store today:Hull vs Manchester United, 12:30 BSTEverton vs Crystal Palace, 15:00 BSTIpswich vs Sunderland, 15:00 BSTNottingham Forest vs Leeds, 15:00 BSTBrentford vs Tottenham, 17:30 BSTAbout last night Shall we dive into last night? The Premier League started with a bang yesterday evening as the champions Arsenal got their title defence off to the perfect start against new boys Coventry City.I mean, boy, were they good.Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka, and Martin Odegaard bagged the three goals that sank Cov, but ultimately, it was new boy Christos Tzolis who stole the show on the left flank. He was superb all night.People may say it was 'only Coventry' but still, that was a nice early statement from Mikel Arteta and his players to show that they are still the team to beat.It looks like it's set to be another brilliant season for the Gunners.Football floodgates opened The Premier League dam has officially burst.Many would say that it hadn't been up very long after the World Cup, but Arsenal took away the first brick with their win over Coventry last night. Now the stream of matches is flowing through.Honestly, I couldn't be happier. Yesterday was a cracking start to the campaign, well, unless you happen to be from the mighty Cov in the West Midlands. Even then, I doubt you are that miffed.Anyway, we continue the box office opening weekend up in East Yorkshire as Hull City begin their first venture in the Premier League for nearly a decade against Michael Carrick's Manchester United.There is a buzz around the MKM Stadium, or should I say roar (sorry), as they look to try and prove a certain Joe Cole, and many more doubters, wrong this season.It's certainly a tough start against a United side who have arguably been the best in the country since the turn of the year. But can they carry that form into the new season?We are about to find out. Strap yourselves in, and prepare for the ride.Key Updates
