{
  "id": 4332069,
  "title": "Striker McBurnie salutes Hull City's discipline in perfect start",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/striker-mcburnie-salutes-hull-citys-discipline-in-perfect-start",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-30T03:09:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2026/08/1521791/striker-mcburnie-salutes-hull-citys-discipline-perfect-start"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Hull City striker Oli McBurnie commended his team's defensive discipline following Liam Millar's 82nd-minute goal, which secured a 1-0 victory over Coventry City in the Premier League. The win marks Hull's perfect start to the season, following their 2-0 victory over Manchester United in the previous match. McBurnie told Sky Sports, \"The boys have been excellent in the last two games,\" emphasizing that Hull has maintained discipline throughout. The goalkeeper, Konstantinos Tzolakis, made several crucial saves to preserve the clean sheet. Hull's achievement places them among the fourth newly promoted clubs to start a Premier League campaign with consecutive wins. Manager Sergej Jakirovic told BBC Sport, \"Two games, six points - not bad,\" expressing optimism for the team's growth as they prepare for their next home game against Aston Villa.",
  "summary": "LONDON: Hull City striker Oli McBurnie praised his side’s defensive discipline after Liam Millar’s 82nd-minute winner secured a 1-0 victory at Coventry City on Saturday, maintaining the promoted club’s perfect start to the Premier League season.",
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        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Striker McBurnie salutes Hull City's discipline in perfect start",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/striker-mcburnie-salutes-hull-citys-discipline-in-perfect-start",
        "published": "2026-08-29T18:24:18.000Z"
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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."
}