Hull City begin their season with a surprise win over Manchester United, marking what their manager describes as a “dream return.” The result comes as Hull, viewed by some as relegation favourites, open strongly and challenge expectations.

Across the coverage, the central angle is Hull’s determination to prove doubters wrong. BBC Sport and Yahoo Sports both highlight the manager’s message that the club is aiming to shift perceptions and earn respect through results on the pitch. Both accounts treat the victory as the key talking point, focusing on Hull’s early performance and the significance of beating a high-profile opponent at the start of the campaign. No additional details beyond the opening win and the manager’s comments are presented in the provided summaries.