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Dec 26, 2013 at 12.45pm UK
 
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Chester (4'), Meyler (13')
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Smalling (20'), Rooney (26'), Chester (66' og.)

Half-Time Report: Manchester United recover two-goal deficit

Manchester United produce a first-half comeback to draw level at 2-2 with Hull City in the Premier League on Boxing Day.

Manchester United have produced a first-half comeback to reduce a two-goal deficit, leaving them drawing 2-2 with Hull City at half time in the Premier League.

Hull came out of the traps the quickest and made the most of a sloppy United start to take the lead in only the fourth minute, as James Chester profited from poor defending to flick the ball home.

James Chester of Hull City scores the opening goal past David De Gea of Manchester United during the Barclays Premier League match between Hull City and Manchester United at KC Stadium on December 26, 2013© Getty Images

Jake Livermore looked lively for the hosts and he played in David Meyler, who then skewed his shot wide with only David de Gea in his path.

However, Meyler was on hand to give City a surprise 2-0 lead minutes later when he picked up a poor clearance from Jonny Evans to convert past the United goalkeeper.

David Meyler of Hull City slots the ball past David De Gea the Manchester United goalkeeper to score his sides second goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Hull City and Manchester United at KC Stadium on December 26, 2013© Getty Images

United appeared to be kicked into gear following the second goal and they began to mount increasing pressure on the hosts.

The visitors were able to pull one back as Chris Smalling rose to head home following a free kick, before Wayne Rooney delivered a volley from outside of the area to bring the scores level.

Wayne Rooney of Manchester United shoots and scores his sides second goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Hull City and Manchester United at KC Stadium on December 26, 2013© Getty Images

Adnan Januzaj almost put United ahead going into half time when he was slipped in by Danny Welbeck, though his effort was blocked on its way to goal.

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