Manchester United endured a difficult start to the 2026-27 Premier League campaign, falling to a 2-0 defeat against newly promoted Hull City. The loss marked a historic low for the club, as it was the first time they have ever been beaten by a newly promoted side in their history. Goals from defenders Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy, both arriving via set-pieces, secured the victory for the Tigers.
Following the match, former Chelsea forward Tony Cascarino directed sharp criticism toward Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes. Speaking on talkSPORT, Cascarino expressed frustration with the midfielder’s performance, stating, “He really goes missing.” Cascarino argued that the Portugal international failed to fulfill his responsibilities on the pitch, particularly after Fernandes had publicly questioned the team’s collective effort in the post-match mixed zone.
The criticism stems from comments Fernandes made to TNT Sports after the final whistle, where he lamented the squad’s lack of intensity. Despite controlling the majority of possession throughout the contest, Manchester United struggled to create meaningful opportunities and failed to look threatening in front of goal. Cascarino dismissed the captain’s post-match assessment, suggesting that Fernandes’ own lack of presence during the game was a significant factor in the disappointing result.
Manchester United will aim to recover from this setback in their next fixture. The team is scheduled to face another newly promoted opponent, Ipswich Town, in their first home match of the season on Sunday, August 30.
