Semi Ajayi marked his return to the Premier League in spectacular fashion, scoring as newly promoted Hull City defeated Manchester United 2-0 on Saturday.
Ajayi struck in the 17th minute and Nobel Mendy added a second in the 38th minute as Manchester United lost on the opening day of a league season to a newly promoted side for the first time in their history, having won 10 of the first 13 instances (D3).
The Nigeria international started at centre-back and helped Hull keep a clean sheet before being substituted in the 64th minute.
The victory was an impressive start for Hull, who returned to the Premier League after a nine-year absence and were widely expected to struggle against one of England’s most decorated clubs.
For United, the defeat was a disappointing start under Michael Carrick after the club finished third last season and secured Champions League football.
