Hull maintain flying start as Liam Millar’s winner ruins Coventry’s day
Hull City secured a victory against Coventry City in the Premier League, maintaining their perfect start to the season. The result leaves Coventry without a point after two matches, despite a historic return to the top flight.
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Early season results in the Premier League significantly influence team momentum and fan expectations for the remainder of the competitive year.
Liam Millar’s first Premier League goal is a vital one for Hull at Coventry. Photograph: Jason Cairnduff/Action Images/Reuters Liam Millar’s first Premier League goal is a vital one for Hull at Coventry. Photograph: Jason Cairnduff/Action Images/Reuters Premier League Hull maintain flying start as Liam Millar’s winner ruins Coventry’s day Ben Fisher at the Coventry Building Society Arena Sat 29 Aug 2026 12.11 EDT Last modified on Sat 29 Aug 2026 16.52 EDT Share Prefer the Guardian on Google Perhaps last Saturday’s triumph was not a one-off. Hull backed up a shock victory against Manchester United by maintaining their 100% start to the Premier League and condemning Coventry to successive defeats. “We’re gonna win the league,” was the glorious chant raining down from the Hull support after Liam Millar’s 82nd-minute strike.
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