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Hull Keep Perfect Premier League Start with Liam Millar’s Late Winner Against Coventry

Hull City continued their impressive Premier League run with a late goal from Liam Millar securing victory over Coventry City, maintaining their 100% record after a shock win against Manchester United.

Published 30 de agosto de 2026 Updated 30 de agosto de 2026 2 min read
Hull Keep Perfect Premier League Start with Liam Millar’s Late Winner Against Coventry

Hull City maintained their perfect start to the Premier League season by securing a 1-0 victory over Coventry City at the KC Stadium on Saturday. Liam Millar's decisive goal in the 82nd minute ruined Coventry's hopes of earning their first point of the campaign.

Coming off a surprising triumph against Manchester United last weekend, Hull demonstrated that their opening win was no fluke. The victory means Hull have won all their matches so far this season, continuing to defy expectations in England's top flight. Coventry, on the other hand, suffered back-to-back losses and remain without a point as they search for their first positive result in the league.

The match was tightly contested, with Coventry pushing hard for a late equalizer and looking likely to at least secure a draw before Millar’s strike changed the game. The Hull supporters erupted in celebration, chanting "We’re gonna win the league" as their team held on for a vital victory. Meanwhile, Coventry manager Frank Lampard remained composed despite the setback, arms folded as the away fans reacted to the late goal.

Hull’s continued winning form adds momentum to their campaign and boosts confidence within the squad and fanbase. The win not only extends their unbeaten run but also places them in a strong position in the Premier League standings early in the season. For Coventry, the focus will now shift to regrouping and finding a way to convert their efforts into points in upcoming fixtures.

Looking ahead, Hull will aim to build on this impressive start as they prepare for their next Premier League challenge, hoping to maintain their winning streak. Coventry will seek to bounce back quickly as they try to avoid falling further behind in the table.

For more details on the match, visit The Guardian's match report.

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