Hull City Aims for Premier League Survival with Strong Start

Hull City has made a promising start to their Premier League campaign, earning seven points from their first three matches. The team, newly promoted, is currently just two points behind leaders Manchester City after achieving three clean sheets.

Following a 0-0 draw against Aston Villa, Hull's head coach Sergej Jakirovic acknowledged the importance of their early success, while defender John Egan emphasized the confidence gained from their opening win against Manchester United. Historically, no newly promoted team has been relegated after collecting seven points in their first three games.

Hull's turnaround from narrowly avoiding relegation to League One last year to competing in the Premier League has been significant. Jakirovic, who joined the club under challenging circumstances, has overseen a transformation that includes 18 new signings. Despite having the least possession in the league, Hull's defense has been solid, and they aim to continue building on their early success.