Pre-season optimism can be a dangerous thing, as [ADDRESS] fans have discovered after their side suffered a shock 2-0 defeat at newly promoted [PERSON_NAME]. Hull, returning to the top flight after nine years, dominated the match, marking the first time United have lost to a newly promoted side on opening day. While disappointing, history shows such upsets happen frequently.

Notable past opening-day defeats include 2021-22 when newcomers Brentford overpowered Arsenal at the Gtech Community Stadium, ending any early title hopes. In 2017-18, Chelsea’s title defence collapsed early against [PERSON_NAME], who raced to a three-goal half-time lead before fighting back despite playing with nine men.

Earlier shocks include 2013-14, when Aston Villa thrashed Arsenal three-one away, featuring a late goal from a Spanish full-back and a red card. The same weekend saw Swansea dismantle Queens Park Rangers five-zero in a historic Premier League debut, while West Brom inflicted a chastening three-zero loss on Liverpool under a new manager. These results highlight how quickly expectations can shift at the start of a campaign.