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Sutton's predictions: Chelsea v Hull Citypublished at 08:43 BST 12 September
08:43 BST 12 September
I have happy memories of this fixture because one of my three goals for Chelsea came against Hull City in the FA Cup.
Hull haven't conceded yet and they are the team I have been most wrong about so far this season.
With every passing week, they are putting more egg on my face but it can't keep happening, can it?
It probably can, but I am still going for Chelsea to win this. The Tigers have defended brilliantly so far, but they are not going to keep out Cole Palmer, Morgan Rogers and Joao Pedro.
Hull will defend ferociously but, as Chelsea showed in the Carabao Cup against Leeds on Wednesday, they have enough quality to play through teams who sit in; and, if they score first, then Hull will have to open up - that's my theory anyway.
The only thing I was unsure about was whether Hull would score too. Chelsea still seem to be a bit chaotic with the way they defend, and they have leaked a few goals, but I have given them a clean sheet. They need one.
Chelsea v Hull City: Key stats and talking pointspublished at 19:34 BST 11 September
19:34 BST 11 September
Noel Sliney BBC Sport senior journalist
Chelsea have hosted Hull City 18 times in the league without ever losing, a club record for both sides.
However, the unbeaten visitors currently sit one place above Chelsea, who could go five home league games without a win against newly promoted opposition for the first time since 1948.
Potent but porous
With 26 goals in their five matches, Chelsea have been anything but dull – not that manager Xabi Alonso would mind that. "We want to have better balance, to be more solid, to be able to win in a boring game as well," he reflected after his side came from 2-0 down in midweek to beat Leeds 6-3 in the Carabao Cup third round.
That result was indicative of Chelsea's breathless start to the season, including needing three and four goals respectively to beat Fulham and Brighton. The glut of goals scored – 16 so far by Chelsea players – has masked defensive deficiencies.
Chelsea are conceding an average of two goals per game this season, with only Ipswich facing more shots on target in the Premier League than Chelsea's 21.
The lack of clean sheets is a longer-term issue; the Blues have gone 19 league matches without one, the joint-third longest run in the club's history.
Hull yet to be breached
Hull City head coach Sergej Jakirovic joked on Thursday that the only way to stop Chelsea's free-flowing forwards is "to kick them".
This fixture certainly promises to be the sternest test yet for a promoted side who could become the first to start a Premier League season with four consecutive clean sheets.
The Tigers have only faced nine shots on target – the fifth fewest in the division – and are one of just two teams, along with Leeds, yet to make an error leading to a shot on target against them.
While a much-changed side were knocked out of the EFL Cup by Sunderland in midweek, Hull's defensive resolve has given them the platform to earn seven points from their opening three league matches.
Only three clubs in Premier League history have been relegated after making a similar start (latterly Leeds in 2022-23) – and the five other promoted sides to reach seven points at such an early stage all stayed up.
Jakirovic named manager of the month for Augustpublished at 12:06 BST 11 September
12:06 BST 11 September
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Hull City boss Sergej Jakirovic has been named Premier League manager of the month for August.
The Tigers remain unbeaten in the league after the opening three games of the season and sit third in the table with seven points.
They are also the only team yet to concede a goal in the top flight.
"I'm very happy and very proud," said Jakirovic to BBC Radio Humberside. "Being in company with all these great names and coaches is a great achievement for me.
"To win this is like a dream - somebody wake me up!
"I am very happy for all the people at the club, especially our players because without them this wouldn't be possible. This is also their award because they have shown everything on the pitch."
Jakirovic also joked that he doesn't believe in superstitions as it is often jested that the award carries a curse, which causes the winning manager's team to lose their next match.
"Two years ago, I got this award in August in Croatia and then they fired me in September!" he added. "So I have already broken this curse.
"I'm just looking forward to the next game of football. I don't care about superstitions."
Jakirovic on Morita, positive start and 'sharp' Thomaspublished at 16:15 BST 10 September
16:15 BST 10 September
Tasnim Chowdhury BBC Sport journalist
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Hull City boss Sergej Jakirovic has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge (kick-off 15:00 BST).
Here are the key lines from his news conference:
Japanese midfielder Hidemasa Morita and defender Charlie Hughes will be out for the match on Saturday. Right-back Brooke Norton-Cuffy and defender Paddy McNair will be available.
On his team bouncing back from the League Cup defeat to Sunderland: "Everything is fine, the atmosphere is good. Defeats will be defeats, it will be many, many more defeats. It is normal. We want to play good, perform good and try to take some points in the next two games."
Jakirovic said he does not have "any doubt" about new signing Sorba Thomas, who is "sharp and has speed". Jakirovic says Thomas "suits the team", adding: "He's very good in delivery and end product is good. And also very good in set pieces".
On positive starts and pressure: "Every game is a new challenge and we will try to play even better than the last three rounds. I'm expecting in every game that we grow and it's great experience for us now that we have three games behind us".
Jakirovic things his side can still play better and improve, insisting they feel no pressure as they have seven points and have not conceded. He said: "Imagine we had one or zero points, then it will be pressure. This excellent confidence, we have to continue like this so we compete and have our chances. Every game you have a chance."
On the system his side will play against Chelsea: "Which system we will play depends on our profile, what we have available and then we will see. Chelsea are playing mostly in the low block 5-4-1. They can play out of possession as well because they are quick on the counter attack so it will be interesting."
On Chelsea: "I watched Chelsea v Leeds yesterday, it is unbelievable how they are very strong, especially their offensive side. Anyone can decide every game and we have to be even more solid there, aggressive and compact. We will be under pressure, this is 100% because they are a very good team with an excellent coach. It is a great challenge ahead of us and we will try to play good. For me, they will be in the top four 100% because they have this quality."
Hear more from Jakirovic, speaking to BBC Radio Humberside, above or on BBC Sounds here
Premier League releases festive football schedulepublished at 16:14 BST 10 September
16:14 BST 10 September
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The Premier League has announced it will stage seven matches on Boxing Day this year after releasing its festive schedule.
Four fixtures will be staged at 15:00 GMT, with further matches played at 12:30, 17:30 and 20:00.
The fixture programme for 26 December, which falls on a Saturday in 2026, is considerably bigger than last year, when one game was held.
Three matches will be played on Sunday, 27 December, while three further rounds of games will be held over a period up to Thursday, 7 January.
A round of evening midweek fixtures will staged on 29-30 December, while Leeds will host Everton (20:00) for the only match on New Year's Day.
The remainder of that round will be held over the weekend of 2-3 January, with the fourth round of games spread across the evenings of 5-7 January.
The Premier League has brought forward the announcement of fixture scheduling over the Christmas and New Year period after consultation with both broadcast partners and the Football Supporters' Association and representatives from club Fan Advisory Boards.
Television scheduling for Premier League fixtures has been announced up to Monday, 2 November, with broadcast selections for the remaining games in November and December to be announced in the weeks commencing 21 September and 19 October respectively.
The Premier League has guaranteed clubs at least a 60-hour break between fixtures over the festive period to address the concerns over a congested festive schedule that follows recent expansions of the European and international calendars.
Akintola makes Cyprus switch after contract terminatedpublished at 08:44 BST 10 September
08:44 BST 10 September
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Hull City have mutually agreed to terminate David Akintola's contract to facilitate his permanent move to Cypriot side Omonoia Nicosia.
The 30-year-old winger, who signed a two-year deal in August 2025, was not included in Sergej Jakirovic's 25-man Premier League squad for this season despite playing an important role in sealing promotion last term.
Akintola made 20 Championship appearances in 2025-26, scoring one goal and registering two assists, while also featuring in the FA Cup.
A club statement read: "We would like to thank him for his efforts throughout his time at the MKM Stadium and we wish him well for the future."
'I have grown up quite differently' - Cho's journey to East Yorkshirepublished at 16:54 BST 9 September
16:54 BST 9 September
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At 22-years-old, Mohamed-Ali Cho has had quite the journey to the Premier League.
The young forward has already played senior football in Ligue 1, La Liga and now the top flight of English football is in his sights.
After joining the Humberside-based club this summer for an undisclosed fee from Nice, the France under-21s international made his first start under boss Sergej Jakirovic in the 1-0 loss to Sunderland.
Although Cho's strong south London accent shines through when he spoke to Radio Humberside, he has French roots running through his body.
"I was born in France and grew up in London. I grew up at Elephant and Castle. You can tell by my accent. I feel like I have got both sides, English and French," he explained.
"I have grown up quite differently compared to the regular. It is different, but I am happy it is different."
After representing Chantilly and Paris St-Germain at youth level, Cho moved back to England to play for Everton's academy for four years.
After his spell on Merseyside, Cho opted for a move back to France to join Angers in 2020, a move which helped kick-start his career.
He made his professional debut for Angers aged 16 and became the club's youngest scorer.
Since then, Cho has gained experience of playing in European competitions, having featured 13 times in the Europa League for Nice and in the Champions League for Spanish side Real Sociedad.
However, now he eagerly awaits his first start in the Premier League.
"For me, it is the best league in the world, so playing in this league is going to be an amazing experience for me and a really good challenge. Happy to help the team as much as I can."
Graham: Good solid performance to progress with 11 changes from the weekend. All three new signings had a good game, with Jules Ahoka playing particularly well. Fantastic finish from Chemsdine Talbi to win the game. Confidence-building and match practice for all involved.
Ian: A well organised run out for Sunderland. They didn't look like world beaters tonight with a changed team. Talbi's goal was sublime and a worthy match-winner. The debutants looked like decent additions. Positive result.
Will: Considering it was an entirely rotated XI, very promising. Depth in the squad is at levels we probably have never had before. Ahoka one to watch, seems very tidy for a player who has played a handful of senior games.
Hull fans:
Chris: It would have been a bonus to win this, however staying in the Premier League must remain our priority this year. Pleased some of our new players got an outing, hopefully that will bode well for the next tricky game against Chelsea. Up the Tigers!
Richard: Team did not gel, especially the defence. Gelhardt should have made it 1-1 and it looked as though Hull should have had a penalty a few minutes into the game. However, Sunderland deserve to go through.
Rod: Strategic loss for Hull. The last thing they need is extended cup runs eating away at their efforts to stay up in the Premier League.
Sunderland 1-0 Hull City: What Jakirovic saidpublished at 07:50 BST 9 September
07:50 BST 9 September
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Hull City boss Sergej Jakirovic, speaking to Radio Humberside after exiting the Carabao Cup in the third round: "I think we played an average game.
"For me, it was 50-50. We did a mistake after our corner, but maybe we could win this challenge, or we can have better organisation there, but this is football.
"It's normal. We had one excellent chance through [Joe] Gelhardt after a cross of Thomas and maybe that was the best chance in the game.
"And unfortunately we didn't score and congratulations to Sunderland.
"I always expect that we will score the goal because it's a great chance, but it's football."
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'Great character and a top-notch manager' - fans views on 'dream start'published at 16:58 BST 8 September
16:58 BST 8 September
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We asked for your views on whether you're worried about anything within Sergej Jakirovic's side or if you are completely happy with what the Tigers boss has done so far.
Here are some of your comments:
Pete: A dream start. Beyond our wildest expectations. We have a great squad of likeable and committed players.
We have invested sensibly in some quality lads, like Mendy, Stroud, Harrington, Ansah, Mouzakitis and Tzolakis and many others, whilst retaining a core of the tight-knit group of Wembley heroes. So we have valuable investments to sell on.
Can we maintain this form all season? Unlikely, but we have great character and a top-notch manager, so we may continue to surprise a lot of teams. Much will depend, of course, on how Sergej Jakirovic blends the new arrivals with established stars, plus he may need to show tactical flexibility as the season progresses.
But suddenly, Hull City is on the map, their exploits are a point of interest to pundits, and some have already been made to look like clowns after underestimating our team, proud fans and the character of our great city. That is reflected in the fine performances from the mighty Tigers.
Steve: The biggest concern is the feeling that many so-called expert pundits are just waiting for the bubble to burst so that they can say it was inevitable. The manager, the players and the fans at Hull are very grounded and very together - we don't worry about the noise from outside the club.
'Unbeaten in the Premier League' - Would you make any changes?published at 18:01 BST 7 September
18:01 BST 7 September
Hull City fan Ryan Frankish believes the club's "stubbornness", "talent" and "discipline" are giving the Tigers a platform to gain valuable points.
Sergej Jakirovic's side have emphatically returned to the Premier League, but Tigers fans who experienced their relegation back to the Championship in 2017 will be wary that the road to survival is long and unpredictable.
Does anything worry you at this stage with Sergej Jakirovic's side? Do Hull need to make any tactical tweaks? Or are you completely happy with what Hull City boss is doing? Get in touch with your views here
Holden on team fitness, the 'feel-good factor' and Sunderlandpublished at 15:04 BST 7 September
15:04 BST 7 September
Katie Stafford BBC Sport journalist
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Hull City assistant head coach Dean Holden has been speaking to the media before Tuesday's Carabao Cup third-round tie against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light (kick-off 19:45 BST).
Here are the key lines from his news conference:
Matt Crooks and Tim Iroegbunam will train on Monday and are likely to be in the travelling squad.
New signing Sorba Thomas is eligible to play against Sunderland despite playing for former club Stoke City in the previous round. On whether he will play, Holden said: "It's too early to say."
They have not yet had the results from Paddy McNair's foot scan, but they are hopeful they will on Monday.
Holden said new players, and those coming back from injury, are given the opportunity of "much-needed minutes" in the cup, which is beneficial at this stage of the season.
Holden said "there is a feel-good factor" around the club following the impressive start to the Premier League season, but warned: "If you take your eye off the ball too early, then you can become unstuck."
On the Carabao Cup: "It's another game we want to try to win because we want to go as far as we can in this competition."
He said Sunderland will "be a big test" and they "have no idea" what team Regis le Bris will select because of the Black Cats' Premier League and European commitments.
More on Sunderland: "I love the way that they play. They have a lot of athleticism along the frontline and some real good options."
Hit play above to hear more from Holden, speaking to BBC Radio Humberside's James Hoggarth, or listen on BBC Sounds here
Gary: Excellent team performance, set up with a gameplan that worked almost to perfection. More shots on target than Villa. The game is not all about possession, it's about what you do with the ball when you have it. It won't work every week, but it will be fun watching Hull City win more games this season.
Surly: Another fine game and a very worthwhile result - 270 minutes of Premier League action in which the Tigers have not been breached.
Mark: Good point. Might have gone either way but handy getting Villa at this stage in their season.
Geoffrey: Three clean sheets is not bad for a no-hoper team. Great team performance after a shaky start. Hull City were the best team by a country mile in the last quarter.
Aston Villa fans
Arnie: Lacked creativity. Should have been Leon Goretzka instead of Ross Barkley starting. Why bother with Alejandro Garnacho when you've got £47m Ibrahim Mbaye warming the bench? Unai Emery needs to be more adventurous with his selections. Boring.
Arthur: We were very slow and seemed to lack creativity and looked almost scared to put crosses in or play behind the defenders. That said, if any of the Nicolas Jackson, John McGinn and Emi Buendia chances are put away, the narrative would be very different. Europe may give us the kick-start we need like last season. We will improve.
Paul: Early days in the season. Lacking that attacking flare but I think when the new signings start to click, we will see things flowing. In Unai, we trust.
Steve: Thought we had great movement and distribution. We looked stronger at the back with Tyrone Mings as well. Just need to find that goalscoring touch as we are making the right moves and creating chances. Not convinced about Jackson and think Tammy Abraham might deserve a run, especially against Coventry City.
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