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Hull maintain flying start as Liam Millar's winner ruins Coventry's day
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Hull maintain flying start as Liam Millar's winner ruins Coventry's day

August 29, 2026 at 04:11 PM
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Hull City continued their strong start to the Premier League season with a victory over Coventry City, sealed by Liam Millar's winning goal.

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Perhaps last week’s triumph was not a one-off. Hull backed up a shock victory against Manchester United by maintaining their 100% start to the Premier League by condemning Coventry to successive defeats.

“We’re gonna win the league,” was the glorious chant raining down from the Hull support after Liam Millar’s 82nd-minute strike. The goal was a sucker-punch for Coventry, who were pushing for a winner themselves and looked set to at least earn their first point of the season. Frank Lampard, arms folded, was unmoved as the away end rejoiced.

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Hull City extended their impressive early-season form in the Premier League by defeating Coventry City, with Liam Millar scoring the decisive goal. The result maintained Hull's flying start to the campaign while dealing a setback to Coventry, who were unable to capitalise on home advantage. Millar's winner highlighted his growing influence in Hull's attacking setup as the club continues to defy expectations.

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Hull's continued strong showing signals a side brimming with confidence early in the season, with Millar stepping up as a difference-maker in attack. For Coventry, a home defeat to a fellow promoted or resurgent side raises questions about their ability to grind out results against direct rivals. The result reinforces the narrative of Hull as the season's surprise package while putting early pressure on Coventry to respond.

Impact

Hull's momentum and confidence receive a boost while Coventry face an early-season setback that may affect their standings and morale.

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Hull maintain flying start as Liam Millar's winner ruins Coventry's day

Hull City continued their strong start to the Premier League season with a victory over Coventry City, sealed by Liam Millar's winning goal.

Article summary

Hull City extended their impressive early-season form in the Premier League by defeating Coventry City, with Liam Millar scoring the decisive goal. The result maintained Hull's flying start to the campaign while dealing a setback to Coventry, who were unable to capitalise on home advantage. Millar's winner highlighted his growing influence in Hull's attacking setup as the club continues to defy expectations.

Hull's continued strong showing signals a side brimming with confidence early in the season, with Millar stepping up as a difference-maker in attack. For Coventry, a home defeat to a fellow promoted or resurgent side raises questions about their ability to grind out results against direct rivals. The result reinforces the narrative of Hull as the season's surprise package while putting early pressure on Coventry to respond.

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