Manchester United’s Premier League opener turned into an afternoon of frustration as newly promoted Hull City stunned Michael Carrick’s side with a 2-0 victory. Hull returned to the top flight after nine years away and immediately produced one of the biggest shocks of the opening weekend.
And naturally, the banter between Chelsea and Manchester United fans has already gone into overdrive. 😂🔵🔴
Before the season, some supporters were quick to question Manchester United’s recruitment and mock Chelsea’s decision to move on players such as Andrey Santos. United eventually completed a deal for the Brazilian midfielder worth £50 million, with £48 million guaranteed and another £2 million in potential add-ons.
So when the midfield struggled against Hull, Chelsea supporters wasted absolutely no time reminding their rivals of the criticism. 👀😂
“Those average players” suddenly became the subject of every conversation.
However, there is one major twist: Santos himself did not have the dream debut many Chelsea fans are claiming. Reports from the match rated the new United midfield poorly, with Santos and Youri Tielemans both substituted after 67 minutes. The pair struggled to provide United with the control and creativity Carrick needed.
Still, the irony is impossible to ignore. 😭
United spent heavily to strengthen the midfield, yet Hull exposed major weaknesses as the Tigers scored twice from set pieces through Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy. United dominated possession but struggled to turn it into genuine attacking danger.
That is where the Chelsea banter becomes spicy. 🔥
Chelsea supporters can now remind Manchester United fans that football transfers are rarely as simple as declaring a player “average” before he has properly established himself. Santos is only 22, has already attracted significant investment, and was considered an important enough prospect for United to spend around £50 million on him.
But on this particular day, neither the price tag nor the hype could rescue United from a disastrous opening afternoon. 😭🔴
Hull’s victory was historic too. The Tigers recorded their first Premier League victory over Manchester United and their first league win against United in 52 years.
So, Manchester United fans, the Chelsea supporters have arrived with receipts. 😂📸
The argument about who got the better deal will continue all season, but one thing is already clear: United’s midfield has plenty to prove after that performance.
And Chelsea fans?
Una fit talk your own now. 😭😂🔵
“Average players,” abi? 👀
The banter writes itself. 💯🔥
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