Nobel Mendy marks Premier League debut with goal against Manchester United

Senegalese defender Nobel Mendy marked his first appearance for Hull City and his Premier League debut by scoring against Manchester United as the newly promoted side took a 2-0 lead before half-time.

The 21-year-old made an immediate impact in his first match in Hull City colours, finding the net in the 38th minute to double his side’s advantage against the visitors.

Mendy, who joined Hull City after his time with Rayo Vallecano, was handed a starting role for his first match in the Premier League and quickly became one of the key figures in a remarkable opening half for the home side.

Manchester United travelled to Hull City but found themselves struggling to contain the newly promoted team, with the visitors trailing 2-0 at the interval.

Mendy’s goal was the second of the afternoon for Hull City and came from a set-piece situation.

The Senegalese defender rose to meet a free-kick delivered by Regan Slater, directing his header into the net to give Hull City a two-goal advantage.

It was a memorable way for Mendy to begin his career with his new club, with his first appearance producing his first goal.

The former Rayo Vallecano defender had been given the opportunity to make his debut against one of English football’s biggest clubs and responded by making his presence felt on the scoresheet.

His goal also played a major part in Hull City’s strong first-half performance, leaving Manchester United with a two-goal deficit to overcome before the break.

Mendy’s header came in the 38th minute, after Hull City had already taken the lead, and gave the home side further momentum against the Red Devils.

For the 21-year-old Senegalese defender, the moment represented a dream start to his new chapter at Hull City.

Having been thrown into the deep end on his first appearance for the club, Mendy immediately repaid the faith placed in him by contributing a goal against Manchester United.

The defender’s debut could hardly have been more memorable, with his first Premier League outing ending the opening half with Hull City firmly in control.

His header from Slater’s free-kick completed a personal milestone for Mendy while helping Hull City establish a 2-0 advantage over Manchester United.