Manchester United's Set-Piece Struggles Highlighted in Opening Match

Manchester United's defensive issues were exposed during their opening match of the Premier League season against Hull, where both goals conceded resulted from set-pieces. This defeat marks a continuation of their struggles, as they have now allowed 12 goals from corners since the beginning of last season, tying them for the highest total in the league.

The first goal came from a close-range rebound by Semi Ajayi, followed by a second goal from a free-kick by Nobel Mendy. Previous matches last season also saw United concede from set-pieces, although they managed to win those games. Hull's head coach noted the team's strategy to exploit United's weaknesses in this area.

Despite some improvement in overall defensive performance since Michael Carrick's appointment, the statistics reveal that a significant percentage of goals conceded by United come from set-pieces. In contrast, they have been successful in scoring from set-pieces themselves, ranking second in the league last season. As they prepare to face Ipswich, United will need to address these vulnerabilities to avoid further setbacks.