Sergej Jakirovic did not hold back when asked about Hull City\u2019s impressive beginning to their return to the Premier League, quipping, “Maybe expect to fight for a Champions League place?” However, the head coach quickly tempered the humor, acknowledging that it is far too early to draw definitive conclusions.<\/p>\n
Despite the need for caution, Hull\u2019s campaign has been nothing short of remarkable. After three matches, they have accumulated seven points from a possible nine, kept three clean sheets, and sit just two points behind early leaders Manchester City. For Hull supporters, these results have sparked a sense of optimism.<\/p>\n
“It’s huge for our confidence coming up into the Premier League,” defender John Egan told Sky Sports. “The start is important. We got the win the first day [against Manchester United] and I think that gave everyone confidence.”<\/p>\n
Historical data suggests Hull may have already set themselves on the path to achieving their primary goal\u2014preserving their top-flight status. No newly promoted team has ever been relegated after taking seven or more points from their opening three Premier League games. Moreover, only three teams in history have managed to go down after securing such a strong start, regardless of their status.<\/p>\n
While discussions of survival may be premature, Hull\u2019s 0-0 draw against Aston Villa on Saturday further underscores their resilience. With a solid foundation in place, the Tigers are well-positioned to build on this promising start as the season unfolds.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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