Hull start perfect with win at Coventry as McBurnie jokes

Hull’s Premier League return has started with real swagger. After opening the campaign with a win over Manchester United, they followed it up this weekend by beating Coventry in an away game to make it two wins from two.

Two victories, big momentum

According to BBC Sport, striker Ollie McBurnie kept things light after the match, scoring from the bench wasn’t needed because the decisive moment came from Liam Millar late on. McBurnie had a playful dig at the noise around the club: «To say we’re the worst team in Premier League history, it’s not a bad start from the boys.» He also stressed the side don’t feel they need to prove themselves: «We don’t feel we have anything to prove to anyone… We’re there on merit.»

Hull’s game plan was built around grit and control. Coventry had close to 70% possession, but couldn’t find a way through. Central defence was key, with Semi Ajayi setting the tone and limiting the Sky Blues’ creativity. Up front, Nobel Mendy and Lucas Gourna-Douath imposed themselves in the air, while McBurnie stayed a constant nuisance.

A quick route into history

The result matters beyond the three points. BBC Sport notes Hull are the first promoted side to win their opening two Premier League games in nine years, and only three teams have ever been relegated despite winning their first two fixtures: Hull in 2016-17, Wolves in 2011-12 and West Brom in 2017-18.

For Coventry, it’s a cruel hangover after reaching the top flight again, and manager Frank Lampard said he sensed the wrong edge in the way they played—more cautious than progressive—rather than treating it as “just nerves”. On the BBC, Ashley Williams added that early psychological blows can tighten the screws fast, especially once the table starts looking unforgiving. Coventry’s next test is Manchester City, with time already running short to recover confidence.