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Manchester United
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Hull City secure a stunning 2-0 win against Manchester United on the opening weekend of the 2026-27 Premier League season on Saturday.
| Current League Standings | P | GD | PTS | |
| 2 | Manchester City | 38 | 42 | 78 |
| 3 | Manchester United | 38 | 19 | 71 |
| 4 | Aston Villa | 38 | 7 | 65 |
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Follow @sportsmole for the latest breaking news stories, and follow @sm_headlines to get every headline from Sports Mole
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Man United transfer news: Michael Carrick faces £43m Alejandro Balde 'competition', including from Premier League rival
Manchester United are said to hold interest in Alejandro Balde, but a new report claims they will face competition for the defender, including from the Premier League.23:49
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Man United transfer news: Barcelona leave £43m Michael Carrick target out of squad as Hull loss sends Red Devils warning
A reported Manchester United target has been left out of Barcelona's squad to face Elche on Sunday, with the club in desperate need of additions after losing to Hull.16:04
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Man United transfer news LIVE: Carlos Baleba medical, £34m Luke Shaw successor, latest updates today
Sports Mole brings you the latest Manchester United transfer news on August 23, including done deals, live updates and rumours.07:00
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Seven Premier League players facing make-or-break 2026-27 seasons, including £63.5m Arsenal star
Sportsmole takes a look at seven Premier League players facing make-or-break seasons in 2026-27, including Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres, with plenty riding on how each of them performs.23:33
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Man United transfer news: Red Devils receive major update in Alejandro Balde pursuit after Hull City horror show
Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick refuses to rule out a move away from Camp Nou for Alejandro Balde amid nterest from Manchester United.Aug 22, 19:22
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Marcus Rashford's Man United return assessed as the club's new number nine posts social media message
Marcus Rashford takes to social media to comment on his return for Manchester United, which was positive despite the Red Devils suffering a 2-0 defeat to Hull City.Aug 22, 17:54
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Hull City 2-0 Man United: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Tigers stun Red Devils
Hull City secure a stunning 2-0 win against Manchester United on the opening weekend of the 2026-27 Premier League season on Saturday.Aug 22, 14:26
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Michael Carrick explains Amad Diallo injury absence from Hull vs. Man United
Michael Carrick explains why Amad Diallo is absent from the Manchester United squad for their Premier League opener against Hull City.Aug 22, 13:45
Hull City vs. Man United: Teams confirmed for Premier League showdown as Marcus Rashford receives new squad number
Manchester United confirm their starting team and substitutes for Saturday's Premier League contest with newly-promoted Hull City.Aug 22, 11:28
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Man United at risk of unwanted historical first in Hull City Premier League opener
Manchester United could suffer an unwanted club first when they face Hull City in their opening Premier League game of the 2026-27 season.Aug 22, 07:38
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Man United transfer news: Red Devils agree '£70m' Carlos Baleba transfer with medical date revealed
Manchester United reportedly reach an agreement with Brighton & Hove Albion over the £70m transfer of midfielder Carlos Baleba.Aug 22, 01:20
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Saturday's Premier League predictions and previews including Hull City vs. Man United
Sports Mole provides previews and predictions for Saturday's Premier League fixtures, including Manchester United's visit to newly-promoted Hull City.Aug 22, 00:00
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Premier League 2026-27 winner predictions: Will Arsenal implode like Liverpool in title defence?
Ahead of the start of the new Premier League season, the Sports Mole team picks who they think will lift the 2026-27 title.Aug 21, 16:16
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Team News: Hull City vs. Man United injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up the team news as Manchester United prepare to take on Hull City on the opening weekend of the 2026-27 Premier League campaign.Aug 21, 12:30
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Hull City vs. Man United: How to watch, date, time, live stream and TV channel for Premier League clash
Sports Mole provides everything you need to know about how to watch the Premier League clash between Hull City and Manchester United.Aug 21, 12:01
After leaving Chelsea for Manchester United, is Andrey Santos ready to be a regular starter?
Andrey Santos has made a strong first impression at Manchester United, with Michael Carrick calling his character and personality "a dream".Aug 21, 09:07
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Man United transfer news: Red Devils targeting late summer move for "expensive" Barcelona defender
Manchester United have reportedly made contact with Alejandro Balde's agent to discuss a potential move for the Barcelona defender.Aug 20, 19:28
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Premier League: "Man United could be targeting second - they could equally finish fifth"
Manchester United are in good shape to enjoy another successful campaign, says Sports Mole's Football Editor and Red Devils expert Matt Law.Aug 20, 18:40
Man United transfer news: Michael Carrick issues update with at least two more signings expected this summer
Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick says that the club are working to further strengthen their squad before the end of the transfer market.Aug 20, 18:18
Man United head coach Michael Carrick drops major hint over Marcus Rashford's future at Old Trafford
Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick drops another major hint that Marcus Rashford will be staying with the club this summer.Aug 20, 17:56
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