High-flying Hull maintain unbeaten start by holding off Aston Villa in stalemate

The Guardian UK Saturday 05 September 2026, 18:28 UTC By Ross Heppenstall at the MKM Stadium 1 min read

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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 clean sheet will have reinforced Sergej Jakirovic’s belief that his men can beat the drop.

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 clean sheet will have reinforced Sergej Jakirovic’s belief that his men can beat the drop.

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