Kick Off: MU suffer defeat against new comer Hull; Espi saves Real Madrid

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Top Headlines

Hull City 2-0 Man Utd: Disappointing season opener for MU with 21 shots but no goal

A devastating opening match for Manchester United, two goals conceded in the 1st half thrashed the Red Devil's momentum to win the game.

Espanyol 1-2 Real Madrid: Espi's late winner saves Los Blancos' La Liga opener, Bellingham scores

Real Madrid avoided defeat in their opening LaLiga game for an 18th successive season as debutant Carlos Espí popped up with a late winner to secure a 2-1 win against Espanyol, and make it seven straight wins for José Mourinho in managerial debuts.

Match Reports

Brentford 3-0 Tottenham: Hosts kick off the season with a stunning victory as Lewis-Potter nets

Tottenham started their first full Premier League campaign under Roberto De Zerbi in nightmare fashion as they were thrashed 3-0 by Brentford on Saturday.

Dortmund 1-2 Bayern: Brown and Olise help Balvarians triumph Super Cup glory, Bensebaini sees red

Nathaniel Brown scored his first competitive goal for reigning Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal champions Bayern Munich, helping them to a 2-1 win over Borussia Dortmund to extend their record to 12 Franz Beckenbauer Super Cup triumphs.

Genoa 0-2 Napoli: De Bruyne and Vergara oversee winning start to Allegri’s reign

Two late goals ensured Massimiliano Allegri’s first Serie A match in charge of SSC Napoli ended in victory, as last season’s runners-up won 2-0 at Genoa, who remain without an opening day win in the top flight since 2020.

Inter 4-1 Monza: Nerazzurri seal a comfortable win in season opener as Calhanoglu and Zielinski net

Inter recovered from a first-half setback with three goals in 15 minutes to begin their Serie A title defence with a 4-1 victory over newly promoted Monza at San Siro.

Inter Miami CF 1-2 Toronto: Sargent & Etienne Jr. spark Toronto to victory

Messi scores but can't complete comeback as Toronto FC beats Inter Miami 2-1.

These Things Happen

Here we go! Romano: Trabzonspor reach verbal agreement to sign former Liverpool midfielder Fabinho

Fabrizio Romano reports that former Liverpool midfielder Fabinho close to join Trabzonspor.

Here we go! Romano: Leon Goretzka to Aston Villa after direct call with Emery

According to Fabrizio Romano, Leon Goretzka to Aston Villa on free transfer is a HERE WE GO.

OFFICIAL: Chelsea extends contract with Joao Pedro until 2034

According to Chelsea official announcement, the club extended Joao Pedro's stay at Stamford Bridge until 2034. 

Arsenal transfer news: Arteta in 'frequent contact' with Alvarez amid hope of luring Atletico star

The top stories and transfer rumours from Sunday's newspapers...

OFFICIAL: Ifeanyi Ndukwe completes Liverpool move and joins Levante on loan

Ifeanyi Ndukwe completes Liverpool move and joins Levante on loan.

MU fired in 34 crosses from open play against Hull City, their most since 2018

According to statistics from Opta, Manchester United fired in 34 crosses from open play in today's defeat to Hull City.

Doku ruled out Man City's Premier League opener, Maresca confirms

Enzo Maresca confirmed that Jeremy Doku will miss Manchester City's opening game of the Premier League season because of a calf injury.

Hull City scored their 1st EPL goal after 9 years when they were against Man Utd

After the 1st half, Hull City is leading 2-0 at their home stadium against Manchester United. Ajay's follow-up shot and Mendy's header crashed Man Utd's defensive line.

Leeds have a right to dream and Arsenal have rejuvenated attack - EPL hits and misses

Hull nailed their set-up with a back five too physical for Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha, and wing-backs in Lewie Coyle and Ryan Giles who served target man Oli McBurnie well.

Quevin Castro dead at 25: Former West Brom footballer dies after collapsing during a friendly

A former West Bromwich footballer has died aged just 25.

What They Say

Arteta lauds 'phenomenal' Tzolis display in victory against Coventry

Mikel Arteta said it was no surprise to see Christos Tzolis shine in Arsenal's opening-day win over Coventry City after a string of "phenomenal" displays in pre-season. 

NATHAN SALT: MU's two major areas of concern, the 4 players who failed to shine in Carrick's system

Hull City, by their own admission, watched Manchester United three times in the lead up to this lunchtime clash.

Flick teases ‘surprise’ striker option for much-changed Barcelona ahead of Elche opener

Hansi Flick has hinted at a surprise striker option for Barcelona ahead of their season opener against Elche on Sunday, with the German insisting he is not worried about his side’s options up front. 

Carrick insists MU 'did some good things' despite dismal Hull defeat on opening PL weekend

Man Utd boss Michael Carrick focused on the "good things" his side had done despite a dismal 2-0 defeat at newly-promoted Hull City on the opening day of the new season.

Fixtures of the day

EPL

Brighton & Hove Albion VS Aston Villa 2026/08/23 13:00 UTC

Manchester City VS AFC Bournemouth 2026/08/23 13:00 UTC

Newcastle United VS Liverpool 2026/08/23 15:30 UTC

La Liga

Atletico Madrid VS Villarreal 2026/08/23 15:00 UTC

Elche VS Barcelona 2026/08/23 19:30 UTC

Ligue 1

Angers SCO VS Lille 2026/08/23 13:00 UTC

Le Havre VS Monaco 2026/08/23 15:15 UTC

Rennes VS Paris Saint-Germain 2026/08/23 18:45 UTC

Serie A

Frosinone VS Juventus 2026/08/23 16:30 UTC

Atalanta VS Sassuolo 2026/08/23 18:45 UTC

Torino VS Milan 2026/08/23 18:45 UTC