Hull City will begin their return to the Premier League against Manchester United on 22 August, with the match scheduled to kick off at 14:30 Moscow time.
The Tigers secured their place in the top flight after finishing sixth in the Championship last season and edging their nearest challengers by two points. That position earned Hull City a place in the promotion play-offs, where they completed their campaign with a narrow victory over Middlesbrough in the final at Wembley.
Hull City won the decisive match 1-0, a result that ended their long absence from the Premier League and confirmed their return to English football’s top division. The club’s promotion was ultimately sealed by the smallest possible margin in the final, with Middlesbrough unable to find an equaliser.
Manchester United go into the fixture after finishing third in last season’s championship. The Manchester club improved significantly following the appointment of Michael Carrick and secured a position among the leading sides in the division.
United were unable to keep pace with Arsenal and Manchester City, who finished ahead of them, but they established a clear advantage over the rest of their rivals. Their third-place finish means they start the new Premier League campaign with expectations of competing near the top of the table.
The meeting will therefore bring together a newly promoted Hull City side and a Manchester United team that ended the previous season in third place. For the Tigers, it will be their first Premier League match since winning promotion through the play-offs. Manchester United will be looking to begin the campaign with a result that reflects their strong finish last season after their improvement under Carrick.
Supporters will be able to watch a free live broadcast of the match on the Winline website. LiveResult will provide text commentary for those following the game online.
The Premier League fixture between Hull City and Manchester United will start on 22 August at 14:30 Moscow time. The match at Wembley secured Hull City’s return to the division, while Manchester United’s recent progress under Carrick provides the visitors with a strong platform as they begin the new campaign.
The game is consequently the opening test of Hull City’s return to the Premier League and an early opportunity for Manchester United to build on last season’s third-place finish. Live coverage options are available through Winline, with LiveResult offering the match in text format.