High-flying Hull maintain unbeaten start by holding off Aston Villa in stalemate
Hull City maintained their unbeaten start to the Premier League season with a 0-0 draw against Aston Villa. Despite the stalemate, Hull manager Sergej Jakirovic expressed satisfaction with his team's defensive performance.
Why it matters
This result reflects the competitive nature of the early Premier League season and the tactical adjustments being made by both clubs.
Oli McBurnie taking on three Aston Villa defenders by himself epitomised Hull’s spirit. Photograph: Craig Brough/Action Images/Reuters Oli McBurnie taking on three Aston Villa defenders by himself epitomised Hull’s spirit. Photograph: Craig Brough/Action Images/Reuters Premier League High-flying Hull stay unbeaten by holding off Aston Villa in stalemate Ross Heppenstall at the MKM Stadium Sat 5 Sep 2026 14.28 EDT Last modified on Sat 5 Sep 2026 16.27 EDT Share Prefer the Guardian on Google It’s never dull in Hull, as the saying goes in these parts, and after just three games the Premier League is proving to be quite some ride for Hull City supporters.
Having embarrassed Manchester United here on the opening day and won at Coventry last weekend , this deserved point and third successive clean sheet merely reinforced Sergej Jakirovic’s belief that his men can beat the drop.
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