Hargreaves urges Man Utd to sign striker after Hull loss

Manchester United suffered a shocking 2-0 defeat to newly promoted Hull City in their Premier League opener on Saturday, August 22, 2026, prompting former midfielder Owen Hargreaves to urge the club to sign a new striker before the transfer window closes. The loss at MKM Stadium marked the first time in history United have lost their opening top-flight fixture against a promoted side.

Hull took the lead in the 17th minute when Semi Ajayi reacted quickest to a rebound. Nobel Mendy then headed home from a free kick seven minutes before halftime. Both goals came from set pieces, a source of frustration for manager Michael Carrick. Despite controlling 72 percent of possession, United struggled to create clear scoring opportunities against Hull's organized defense.

Carrick opted to start Matheus Cunha through the middle, with Benjamin Sesko on the bench as he continues to recover from a shin injury that kept him out of preseason. New midfield signings Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans both made their competitive debuts but struggled to influence the game. Tielemans was substituted in the second half.

Speaking on TNT Sports, Hargreaves said the performance highlighted a need for...