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11/22/2024 10:01:04 am

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Hull City caretaker manager Mike Phelan

Premier League 2016-2017: Hull City defeats reigning champs Leicester City, 2-1, amidst rumors of impending Chinese takeover

Newly-promoted team Hull City defeated reigning English top flight champions Leicester City, 2-1, at their home field of KC Stadium on Saturday to open the 2016-2017 Premier League season with a bang amidst rumors of an impending Chinese takeover this summer.

Hull City players

China Football: Chinese investors aim to buy Premier League side Hull City

Recent reports have emerged that newly-promoted English Premier League squad Hull City AFC is being targeted by a group of investors from China and Hong Kong and a sale could be imminent.

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