Diallo omitted as United bench Rashford for Hull clash

Manchester United begin the 2026-27 Premier League away from home as they travel to the MKM Stadium to face newly promoted Hull City, with the Hull City-Manchester United XIs confirming that Amad Diallo will not play and Rashford will start on the bench.

Hull and United line-ups confirmed

Hull City will field Tzolakis, Coyle, Ajayi, Egan, Mendy, Giles, Crooks, Slater, Belloumi, Stroud and McBurnie. The Tigers are buoyed by the excitement generated after their epic promotion last season.

Manchester United’s starting eleven features Lammens between the posts, with Mazraoui, Maguire, Heaven and Shaw forming the back four. The midfield will be marshalled by Tielemans and Santos, while the attack includes Mbeumo, Fernandes and Dorgu. Cunha, Amad Diallo and Mason Mount are omitted from the squad, and Rashford will begin the match on the bench.

The fixture marks United’s opening away game of the 2026‑27 Premier League season. It will be played at the MKM Stadium, the venue that hosts the best league in Europe.

The announced line‑ups set the stage for a highly anticipated clash between the newly promoted side and the league giants.