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Hull City kept tactical plan secret for 2-0 win over Manchester United

Hull City's assistant manager Dean Holden revealed their boss Sergej Jakirovic kept the plan to use a back five tactic secret for weeks. The surprise tactic helped the Tigers secure a sensational 2-0 opening weekend win against Manchester United on Saturday. Defenders Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy each scored, securing their team's first league victory against United since 1974.

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