De Gea Sends Message to Man United After Hull Defeat

Former Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea sent a message to the club following their 2-0 defeat to Hull City in their first match of the 2026/27 Premier League season. De Gea took to X to convey that “it is a marathon and not a sprint,” expressing confidence in Manchester United's potential for success this season with the statement, “It’s not how it starts, it’s how it ends.” In response to the loss, current Manchester United coach Michael Carrick expressed frustration over the two goals conceded, highlighting the need to refocus on set-pieces, which he noted determined the outcome of the game.

Carrick stated, “Conceding two goals is frustrating... but overall, we’ve performed well, so one game does not alter the entire trajectory of our efforts.” He emphasized the importance of maintaining a positive mindset as the team prepares for their next match, taking it week by week. The goals for Hull City were scored by Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy.