Hull start season in sensational style with shock victory over Manchester United

Manchester United made a nightmare start to the new season as promoted Hull confounded their many doubters by securing a shock 2-0 victory on their Premier League return.Sergej Jakirovic’s play-off winners were written off by nearly every pundit before a ball was kicked, with former England international Joe Cole saying an immediate Championship return is certain, causing anger among the home fans.Such naysayers will have been rubbing their eyes in disbelief on Saturday lunchtime as the unfancied Tigers roared to a remarkable, and thoroughly deserved, opening weekend win courtesy of a pair of first half set pieces.Semi Ajayi opened the scoring after United failed to deal with a corner and Michael Carrick’s men were again found wanting when Regan Slater sent in a free-kick for debutant Nobe