Hull vs Manchester United - Premier League LIVE: Michael Carrick's Red Devils kick off campaign at the newly-promoted side as Marcus Rashford's new number revealed

Good omens for United If I were a Manchester United fan, I'd be fairly confident.United have won their opening game of the Premier League season on 22 occasions, the most of any side. That being said, they did lose 1-0 to Arsenal last season, last losing their opening in consecutive league seasons in 1972-73 and 1973-74, getting relegated in the latter.But come on, Hull are hardly the same level as Arsenal, who obviously ended up winning the league. Not to be mean to the Tigers or anything, don't want you ripping my head off (if you'll pardon the pun).Manchester United have also never lost in the top-flight when facing a newly promoted team in their first game of the season (W9 D3), with this the first instance since 2010-11 when they won 3-0 against Newcastle.Pretty good omens for them, if you ask me.Ready to roarWow, just look at this mural.Having been to a fair few grounds, I have seen a lot of murals in my time. But this is right up there with the very best, a masterpiece from the Hull fans.Oli McBurnie has quickly established himself as a hero for these Hull fans, after his dramatic last-gasp play-off final winner in May. What a moment that was.They will need him to provide a lot more of that magic not only today, but throughout the season, if they are to stay up.'United will have too much for Hull'Alan Shearer, former Newcastle striker, speaking to Betfair:I think it's going to be a different season for Man United, Michael Carrick has done a very good job. He deserves the chance to go again. I know the Baleba transfer is still ongoing, but Man United will have too much for Hull.'No timeline on Amad return'Nathan Salt at MKM Stadium:On Amad, United sources are hopeful he will be back soon but cannot put a timeline on it after he picked up a niggle towards the end of the week in training. The Ivorian was lively in pre-season but one injury represents opportunity and in Shea Lacey they have an able deputy on the bench today should Michael Carrick need him.Welcome back, HullYou know what, I, for one, am glad to see Hull back in the big time.They have caught a lot of flak this week from a certain pair of Coles, and yes, I get why people are skeptical about how they will fare in this league, but they earned their spot to be here. Give 'em a chance!The MKM Stadium hasn't seen Premier League football for almost a decade, and you can just feel the buzz in this place as the fans flock to their seats.And no wonder they're excited...Hull City's opening day record in this league is actually pretty unbelievable. No, I'm being serious.Only Blackpool and Manchester United have a better win ratio in MD1 Premier League games than Hull City, who have won 60 percent of their five openers in the competition. Their most recent top-flight opening game was when they beat reigning champions Leicester City in 2016-17.Can they make it four from six today?Happy Rashy And who said Marcus Rashford wouldn't be happy to be back, eh?The bloke looks happy as Larry to be back in a Manchester United tracksuit, even if he only makes the bench.It really does feel like a fresh start for Rashford. I can imagine him playing very well under Michael Carrick's guidance, especially given the style of football they play.Rashford just needs to feel loved to play good footie, and that shouldn't be a problem under a man like Carrick. What a lovely bloke he is.Could we see Rashford return to his best self this season? I reckon so.United's new look midfield duoI'm intrigued to see how Manchester United's midfield plays today.They have thrown their new £90million midfield duo straight into the mix; there has been no messing about from Michael Carrick.I don't suspect that Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos will play with each other too regularly this season, given Kobbie Mainoo will soon be back to full fitness and Carlos Baleba will be arriving any minute now.However, that doesn't mean the pair can't make a strong claim for a regular starting spot with a good performance today.This is almost like an audition for both of them.'Carrick picks the side we expected'Nathan Salt at MKM Stadium:The Manchester United team is as many of us expected, bar the absence of Amad. Ayden Heaven and Harry Maguire have had plenty of reps as a partnership at the back throughout pre-season and this is a feather in their cap from Michael Carrick here. No Diogo Dalot at right back so Noussair Mazraoui starts there, while Kobbie Mainoo and Marcus Rashford start on the bench with Youri Tielemans and Patrick Dorgu preferred. One thing is clear, Michael Carrick has a LOT of options available to him. That's a huge plus for the United boss.Man United Team News - Tielemans STARTSThere are a couple of debuts for Manchester United, too.New boys Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos get the nod in midfield, and they will sit behind skipper Bruno Fernandes.Marcus Rashford is of course involved, but he only manages to make the bench.There is no Amad Diallo or Mason Mount in the squad.Hull Team News - three signings STARTThe new boys are in town, as are their signings.Konstantinos Tzolakis, Nobel Mendy and Elliot Stroud all joined in the summer and they all make their full Premier League debuts for Hull City today.Former Sheffield United star Oli McBurnie is up top for the Tigers, and I bet he will be hungry to bag on his return to the top flight.A huge day for them.It has finally been confirmed.There have been plenty of rumours surrounding what number Marcus Rashford would wear if he were to stay put at Manchester United this season. And well, they can be put to bed now.United have officially confirmed that he will be sporting the No 9 jersey this season, which signifies that surely he will play a key role in Michael Carrick's new side.Fans may hate the term 'like a new signing' but that is what Rashford feels like to me. The question is, will he be involved from the start today? I'll let you know in a hot second.Big day aheadOh, I just love the opening weekend of the Premier League.It really doesn't matter what the fixtures are; I just always know I'm going to have a right good time watching them. It genuinely is just class.Anyway, here is what we have in store today:Hull vs Manchester United, 12:30 BSTEverton vs Crystal Palace, 15:00 BSTIpswich vs Sunderland, 15:00 BSTNottingham Forest vs Leeds, 15:00 BSTBrentford vs Tottenham, 17:30 BST