Overview
Hull City returned to the Premier League for the first time since the 2016-2017 season after passing the Championship play-offs last season. Sergej Jakirovic's team had a busy summer with 11 new signings. Notably, Nobel Mendy from Rayo Vallecano, and also parted ways with some players to restructure the squad for the new season.
In 5 pre-season friendly matches, Hull won 2, drew 2 and lost 1. They entered the confrontation with Man United after a 0-0 draw against Nice.
Head-to-head record is leaning towards Man United as Hull has only won 3 of their last 18 encounters in all competitions. However, the last time the two teams met in the Premier League in February 2017 ended in a 0-0 draw. Previously, Man United had won 1-0 in their most recent away match at Hull in August 2016.
Man United enters the new season with the goal of starting with a victory. Michael Carrick's team has added Andrey Santos, Youri Tielemans and Karl Darlow in the summer, and is approaching the recruitment of Carlos Baleba. "The Red Devils" may also strengthen with left-backs and forwards before the transfer window closes.
Man United's preparation process is quite positive with victories against Rosenborg, Atletico Madrid and Leeds United and a draw with Paris Saint-Germain. However, they just suffered a 2-4 defeat to AC Milan in the final friendly match.
After finishing last season in third place in the Premier League, Man United will face a tighter schedule when returning to the Champions League. They also set a goal to go deep in the FA Cup and Carabao Cup.
After the away match at Hull's stadium, Man United will host Ipswich Town in their first home match of the season.
Personnel situation
Hull's force situation is quite worrying before the confrontation with Man United as the home team is missing many players due to injuries. Eliot Matazo, Darko Gyabi, Jack Butland, Oscar Zambrano, Charlie Hughes, Joe Gelhardt and Hidemasa Morita are all unable to play, while Cody Drameh and Matty Jacob need to check their fitness before the match.
On Man United's side, Matthijs de Ligt and Manuel Ugarte are absent, while Mason Mount will be assessed for his ability to play at the last minute.
Benjamin Sesko has returned to training and may be registered, but is unlikely to start because he has not fully recovered from a tibia injury. Karl Darlow also has the opportunity to make his first appearance in the "Red Devils" squad.
Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos are likely to make their debut, while Bryan Mbeumo is expected to start. In defense, Lisandro Martinez not having much time to play before the season may help Ayden Heaven be chosen to pair with Harry Maguire.
Expected lineup:
Hull City: Tzolakis, Coyle, Ajayi, Mendy, Giles, Slater, Crooks, Belloumi, Hjerto-Dahl, Stroud, McBurnie.
Man United: Lammens, Dalot, Maguire, Heaven, Shaw, Tielemans, Santos, Amad, Fernandes, Cunha, Mbeumo.
The match between Hull City and Man United takes place at 6:30 PM on August 22nd (Vietnam time).
