Founded in 1904 in the east-coast city of Hull. For most of their history the top flight was out of reach, until promotion in 2008. They reached the FA Cup final in 2014 and played in Europe the following season.

Yo-yo years followed. Their last Premier League campaign was 2016-17, so this is a return after a decade away.

Hull came through the Championship play-offs, beating Middlesbrough 2-1 in the final with a 95th-minute winner from Oli McBurnie — promotion decided deep into stoppage time.

Sergej Jakirovic is the head coach, building around experienced professionals and switching shape depending on the opponent.

Opened in 2002 with a capacity of 25,586, making it one of the smallest grounds in this season's Premier League — and one where the crowd sits close to the pitch.

Council-owned and shared with rugby league side Hull FC.

Oli McBurnie, who scored the play-off final winner, leads the line. England international Jack Butland is in goal, with internationally experienced defenders John Egan and Paddy McNair behind him.

It is a squad that mixes academy players with seasoned professionals; how well the defence holds up will shape their season.

Japan international Hidemasa Morita (#5, MF) is in the squad. He moved from Kawasaki Frontale to Santa Clara and then Sporting CP, winning major honours in Portugal, and arrives in England at 31. A midfielder who both wins the ball and distributes it, this is his first Premier League season.