Hull City produced one of the shocks of the opening Premier League weekend as they marked their return to the top flight with a 2-0 victory over Manchester United at the MKM Stadium.
The newly promoted side stunned Michael Carrick’s team with two first-half goals, with Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy both finding the net from set-piece situations.
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United dominated possession for long spells but struggled to create clear opportunities, while Hull defended with impressive discipline.
The result represented Hull’s first league victory over United since 1974.
A key moment worth mentioning was that a former Liverpool youngster was also handed his Premier League debut on a memorable afternoon for the Tigers.
That player is Liam Millar, who came off the bench during the second half to make his first appearance in England’s top flight.
Millar joined Liverpool’s Academy in 2016 after previously spending time with Fulham and quickly made an impression.
He scored a hat-trick on his U18 debut against Blackburn Rovers and progressed through the age groups before becoming captain of the club’s U23 side.
He scored twice in eight UEFA Youth League appearances during the 2017-18 campaign.
The forward eventually made his senior Liverpool debut in February 2020, starting the FA Cup fourth-round replay against Shrewsbury Town.
He also spent time on loan with Kilmarnock and Charlton Athletic before leaving Liverpool permanently for FC Basel in 2021.
After spells with Basel and Preston North End, Millar joined Hull City on a permanent deal in 2024.
He played a key role in their promotion campaign last season, making 36 Championship appearances and contributing three goals and five assists.
Now, the 26-year-old has reached another significant milestone in his career by finally making his Premier League debut.
For Liverpool supporters, seeing Millar step onto the Premier League stage was a notable moment.
His debut was made even more memorable by the result, with Hull securing all three points against one of English football’s biggest clubs and immediately announcing themselves back in the top flight.