Who managed Hull City in their 2–0 win over Manchester United on the 2026–27 opening weekend?

Sergej Jakirović managed Hull City in their 2–0 victory over Manchester United on the 2026–27 opening weekend.

Jakirović began the season with a remarkable result on Hull’s return to the top flight. His team scored twice in the first half through Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy, then protected the advantage to defeat Manchester United at home.

The win also carried a personal distinction: Jakirović became the first Bosnian manager to win a Premier League match. His appointment therefore formed part of the opening weekend’s wider story of new faces and returning clubs.

Manchester United were managed by Michael Carrick, who saw his side lose an opening-weekend fixture for the fourth time in seven seasons. Hull’s victory was also United’s first Matchweek 1 defeat to a promoted club in the Premier League era.