Aston Villa still winless after stalemate at Hull

Aston Villa remain winless three games into the new Premier League season after being held to a goalless draw by newly promoted Hull City. The match took place at the MKM Stadium on Saturday. Hull City maintained their unbeaten start to the season, with the 0-0 draw extending their run without conceding a league goal to three matches.

Hull came closest to breaking the deadlock in the second half when Mohamed Belloumi's curling effort struck the crossbar, according to Punch Nigeria. Aston Villa also had a clear opportunity to claim the points, but Emiliano Buendía missed from close range after being set up by George Hemmings.

Hull City had opened their campaign with a 2-0 victory over Manchester United before defeating fellow promoted side Coventry City 1-0 away from home. This result means they have taken seven points from their opening three league matches. Aston Villa, managed by Unai Emery, had lost their opening two league games, going down 4-0 to Brighton before a 1-0 home defeat against Arsenal.

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