Hull City secures strong start in Premier League under Sergej Jakirović

Hull City has achieved a strong start to the Premier League season under manager Sergej Jakirović. After the first three rounds of competition, the team remains undefeated and has not conceded a single goal, securing seven out of a possible nine points.

Despite being considered candidates for relegation prior to the season, historical statistics suggest optimism for the club's survival. In Premier League history, five newly promoted teams have earned at least seven points in their first three matches, and all five successfully avoided relegation. Notable examples include Blackburn, which finished fourth in 1992/93, and Nottingham Forest, which finished third in 1994/95. The most recent precedent was Huddersfield in the 2017/18 season, which secured its top-flight status after a similar start.

However, the club remains cautious. Recent trends in English football show increased difficulty for promoted sides, including instances where all three newly promoted clubs were relegated in consecutive seasons.