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  "title": "'Not bad for the worst team in Premier League history' - Hull's perfect start",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/not-bad-for-the-worst-team-in-premier-league-history-hulls-perfect",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-29T18:03:52.000Z",
  "source": {
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  "account": "Hull City's perfect start to the Premier League season has earned them a glowing reputation despite being considered the worst team in history. Liam Millar's late winner against Coventry secured a 2-0 win, marking their first two wins in the league. Captain Ollie McBurnie, a Scotland international, expressed his team's belief that they have earned their place in the Premier League, stating, \"We don't feel we have anything to prove to anyone.\" The team's strong defensive performance, led by semi-defender Semi Ajayi, overshadowed Coventry's possession-heavy tactics. Hull's achievement is notable as only three teams have ever been relegated after winning their first two matches, including Hull itself in 2016-17. The Tigers' early success sets them apart from the competition, having been nine years without a promoted team achieving this feat. For Coventry, the start was unexpected after a 25-year absence from the top flight, but they must continue to improve to stay in the league. Manager Frank Lampard acknowledged the psychological challenges of facing relegation-prone teams and urged his players to maintain focus and work hard in the upcoming games.",
  "summary": "Hull striker Oli McBurnie has a playful dig at his team's critics after beating Coventry to win their opening two Premier League games.",
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        "outlet": "BBC Sport Football",
        "title": "'Not bad for the worst team in Premier League history' - Hull's perfect start",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/not-bad-for-the-worst-team-in-premier-league-history-hulls-perfect-4250576",
        "published": "2026-08-29T18:03:52.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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