Premier League: Hull maintain unbeaten start with 'huge result' at Chelsea as Liverpool held by Fulham
Hull City maintained their impressive start since returning to the Premier League by drawing 2-2 away to big-spending Chelsea on Saturday. The Tigers went into the game having won one and drawn two matches so far, including a memorable opening day defeat of Manchester United . And it looked like Hull might have earned themselves a another major scalp when Mohamed Belloumi's first-half double…
Hull City secured an impressive 2-2 draw against Chelsea in their opening Premier League match, marking their second consecutive unbeaten performance. The Tigers, who had previously lost to Manchester United, took the lead through Mohamed Belloumi's double just before halftime. Chelsea managed to level the score in the 66th minute, thanks to a goal from Joao Pedro.
Hull's manager, Sergej Jakirovic, expressed satisfaction with the result, stating, "We took a point in a very demanding match. Eight points against very difficult opponents. We have to continue like this." Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso expressed disappointment with his team's performance, acknowledging that they possessed significant attacking talent but were still open to conceding goals.
Meanwhile, Liverpool suffered a goalless draw at home to Fulham, with the visitors showcasing a strong attacking lineup worth £400 million. Liverpool's manager, Andoni Iraola, admitted that the team lacked freshness and did not perform effectively offensively.
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