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Hull City 2 Leicester City 1: Snodgrass downs defending champions

Reigning champions Leicester City were beaten 2-1 by Hull City on the opening day following Robert Snodgrass' 57th-minute goal.

Hull City put their abysmal pre-season to one side to stun Premier League champions Leicester City on the opening day.

The Tigers came into the contest without a full-time manager following Steve Bruce's departure - caretaker boss Mike Phelan took charge of the home side on Saturday - and just 13 fit senior professionals but produced a performance full of spirit to see off Claudio Ranieri's men.

A second-half strike from Robert Snodgrass proved the difference, the Scotland international driving home from inside the area after Kasper Schmeichel had carelessly giving away possession.