Hull City shock Man Utd 2-0, rise to EPL second place behind Arsenal

Hull City stunned Manchester United 2-0 on Saturday, securing a surprising win that lifts them to second place in the Premier League behind Arsenal. The Tigers, who returned to the top flight after Southampton were expelled from the play-offs over SpyGate, scored both goals from set-pieces in the first half—Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy finding the net.

The victory moves Hull City to 2nd with six points from two matches, while Arsenal leads after a 3-0 win over Coventry City on Friday. Manchester United, now tenth, prepare to host Ipswich Town next weekend as they look to recover from the shock loss.

For Nigerian fans following the EPL, Hull’s rise shows how quickly fortunes can shift when a club capitalizes on set-piece efficiency and defensive resilience. The result also adds intrigue to the title race, with Arsenal alone at the top and several clubs within touching distance.

Will Hull's early-season form hold up as they face tougher opponents, or will Manchester United use the Ipswich fixture to restart their campaign?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/22/epl-table-hull-city-go-second-after-shock-2-0-win-over-man-utd/