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This is the first ever English top-flight season to see three teams fail to score in their opening three matches - Aston Villa, Coventry and Spurs.
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Aston Villa manager Unai Emery, speaking to BBC's Match of the Day: "We planned this match the way we played. We were trying to dominate the match with our positioning, keeping possession of the ball as much as possible, and not conceding transitions, free-kicks or corners was our objective throughout the match. During the game, we tried to feel comfortable, create some good individual actions and be clinical. We created around five good chances to score. The next step for us is to continue building the team and try to correct a few things offensively. We are improving, but not enough. Overall, I can tell the fans and the players that I understand this is the way. In the last four years, with the success and performances we have had, we have had some days like today."
On new players taking time to gel: "The players who joined us need some adaption. Some our adapting quicker than others. In everything we are building, we must try and add the players who joined us in the direction we want."
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Aston Villa head coach Unai Emery speaking to Sky Sports: "Good evening. Positive. The result is not enough, but how we planned and how we played and how we created, dominating some chances to score - I think we deserved more. We avoided some mistakes we made before, we avoided the transitions. We avoided to have corners or free-kicks where they can feel strong. Through our positioning, keeping the ball and possession, we tried to dominate. Through it, we had more chances at the end to win. They are very motivated, excited to be here at home, the supporters and they had some options. But overall, in 90 minutes I can feel comfortable we are progressing. It's hard, but we have to accept how we are. Again, building the team."
On missing chances: "Yes, we weren't clinical. We had four very good chances to score and of course, if we're scoring the match can change. And when you are not scoring, you must always be careful about the transition and long ball situations and corners defensively. But overall, understanding how we started the season, adding players to get our structure stronger is one step forward more that we did today. Not completely happy, but I think and I told the players this is how we did before our way here. With the players we had, the players we had, the new players, we try to give this injection."
On whether they need patience from fans: "We worked four years in the same structure and we were always feeling comfortable. The supporters were more or less happy with how we did it. Now, we need time and in some ways it may not be passion but we have passion. Of course to win matches, you need goals. But, we created chances today to score and we must improve. Being clinical in the actions we created. Then, we need to exploit better and better set-pieces. "
On whether it would have been unfair if Hull scored a late winner: "Justice or not, you must be clinical when you get chances and you must defend. Today, a clean sheet is very, very important. Last week against Arsenal, we wanted to feel our confidence, our build of the team. Our players more or less feeling better. Today, we did another step forward. Clean sheet, we had chances, we didn't score. Move on and work hard to try and correct, to be in all of the tactical situations and in difficulty, feeling better and how we can improve it."
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Hull City
Hull City manager Sergej Jakirovic, speaking to Sky Sports: "We could have won, but they also had a few chances in the second half. We won't be ungrateful for seven points after three games and another clean sheet. It's a great result for us."
On his team's formation and shape: "We can improve some things because even Aston Villa found some space, but this is also about quality. I think we have stability and can defend the box better."
On his Hull's start to the new season: "Amazing! If someone offered me seven points before the start of the season, I would sign immediately! Especially against who we have played. It is a great example for us and we have to continue like this because we have shown that we can compete at this level."
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What Hull are doing is playing like a team who are trying to earn every inch of their place in this league. We’ve seen teams like Brentford and Bournemouth really cement their place. Hull are doing everything right! Still a long way to go but really excellent work!
Mango, Scotland
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Image source, Getty ImagesHull City head coach Sergej Jakirovic speaking to BBC's Match of the Day: "I'm realistic. I think this is a realistic result. We gave everything we had. They had two clear chances, we also could win the game at the end. I won't be ungrateful, this is a great result for us. Seven points, three games. Clean sheet. Let's move on."
On balancing his new signings into the team: "I know the core of my team, this is the Championship players. Of course, we brought the players in to put some quality there. We have. The big problem for me is who didn't have a pre-season. This is a very big problem. But we will try. For example on Tuesday, we will use that to give minutes and at the end, they will get a new chance."
On Oli McBurnie's late chance: "Maybe fatigue, because it's a great effort from Oli. It is very demanding because we were out of possession which is very normal. Aston Villa is a good time, they need more time with their new players. Same with Ali-Cho. I don't know how many meters, if he shoots one metre around the goalkeeper. He has a chance. But we will not be ungrateful, we will be looking forward."
On recent form: "Maybe expect to fight for a Champions League place? No, of course it is early. Our goal is to as soon as possible, collect the points. I think around 38/40 points, so as soon as possible to get these points."
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Only three players have attempted more crosses in the Premier League this season than Hull City’s Ryan Giles (21), while he’s only bettered his eight against Aston Villa in a top-flight match in August 2023 against Brighton and Hove Albion (14) and Chelsea (10).
FT: Hull 0-0 Aston Villa
Unai Emery oversaw his 200th game in charge of Aston Villa in all competitions (W109 D35 L56), becoming just the eighth manager to do so in the club’s history and first since Graham Taylor in February 2003.
FT: Hull 0-0 Aston Villa
Only West Ham United in 2023-24 (27.3%) have had a lower share of possession in their opening three games of a Premier League season on record (since 2003-04) than Hull City this term (28.7%).
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Only Manchester City (31) are on a longer ongoing unbeaten run in the Premier League against newly promoted sides than Aston Villa, with the Villans unbeaten in all 22 matches under Unai Emery (W15 D7).
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Image source, Getty ImagesAston Villa defender Tyrone Mings, speaking to Sky Sports: "Every game in the Premier League is going to be such a tough game. It sounds so cliche, but every game away from home is so difficult. These guys have had a good start, so we expected a tough game. We expected that we were going to have fight and win duels, win second balls, and be patient. We had some good chances. They were always going to cause us a threat as well because they are a good team. Overall, in the context of our season, some people might say it is a bad point and we should be coming here to win, but I always value any away point, especially with a clean sheet.
"Not to say that the changes we have had this season are the reason, but it takes time for a new team to gel. We have signed some fantastic players. Overall, as a centre-back, I am happy with an away clean sheet."
Is patience the key for Aston Villa this season? "We don't sit here and say we are not trying to win games. We have to take the responsibility as players who have been here for a long time and help the new signings gel and settle in, and get used to the manager's ideas and how we play as quickly as possible. Of course, patience is key, and it reminds me of the start we made last season. We have a fantastic group and I am really excited for what we can achieve this season."
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Aston Villa have recorded just one shot on target in their opening three games of a Premier League season; it’s the lowest total on record by any side since 2003-04.
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Hull City are the sixth newly promoted side to earn seven or more points in their opening three games of a Premier League season and first since Huddersfield Town in 2017-18.
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Hull City
Hull City defenders John Egan and Ryan Giles have been speaking to Sky Sports.
Egan on the result: "Really happy with a point. It's a good clean sheet, first and foremost. I think both teams had chances. They are a really good team and we had chances too. I think we probably finished the stronger of the two teams, but overall, it's a really good point for us."
On three clean sheets in a row: "The work goes into it on the training pitch. It probably started in the play-offs when we moved to that shape and we have a lot of experience who have played a lot of games and it all helps. We've got a lot of lads who want to work together, defend for each other and so far, so good. We just have to keep improving."
On the start to the season: "It's huge for our confidence coming up into the Premier League. The start is important. We got the win the first day and I think that gave everyone confidence. I think going forward, Giles has got one of the best deliveries in the league. Playing to our strengths. We've got good players on the counter attack. We've got good players at defending the block, it's about improving now. Taking confidence from every result and on to the next one."
Giles on their success in their 5-4-1 formation: "I think so. I think it gives us a good foundation with the big man in the middle. We've got good experience in the group, we're a tight-knit group and it worked well together and I think it is showing."
On his role: "Ultimately, that's what I'm in to do. Get up and down. My work-rate for the team is what I try and thrive off and keep delivering hopefully the balls I can put into the box and hopefully, one of them will come off."
On his late cross for striker Oli McBurnie: "I would've put my house on the big man to put that away, but we'll let him off just this once. It was a great performance from the boys and if we can keep off these foundations, we'll be alright."
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A clean sheet is an improvement and with the new players still to come, it’s onwards and upwards. In Unai we trust. UTV.
Steve, Derbyshire
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Aston Villa are just the second team to fail to score in their first three games in consecutive top-flight campaigns after Ipswich Town (1969-70, 1970-71).
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Villa had a poor start last season as well so I wouldn't panic too much. Hull look bar far the best equipped of the three promoted teams to stay up.
Tobias, Brighton
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I think a lot of Villa fans would agree with Tom from Cannock, we have faith in Emery and that we will be a good team this season - especially once we see Manzambi, Madjo & Mbaye get on the pitch.
James, London
Manchester City highlighted their early season credentials by maintaining their 100% winning record after three Premier League games, but had to cling on to leave newly promoted Coventry still searching for their first point of the campaign.
The result was ultimately a satisfying one for City manager Enzo Maresca after giving debuts to Iliman Ndiaye and £125m signing Enzo Fernandez, with the Argentine drafted in minutes before kick-off after Nico O'Reilly sustained an injury in the warm-up.
City's star striker Erling Haaland was the match-winner, powerfully heading home the only goal of the afternoon after Antoine Semenyo dug out a cross to the far post. Fernandez played a key part in the goal with a slide-rule pass to the Ghanaian.
On another day, Norway striker Haaland could have had a hat-trick. He had a thumping effort pushed away by visiting goalkeeper Carl Rushworth and another close-range strike in the second half ruled out for offside.
Rayan Cherki turned inside and struck against the foot of a post after being set up by Fernandez, but City were thankful to goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, who made a string of saves.
The Italy captain kept out Jack Rudoni's diving header at the far post and Loum Tchaouna's low strike with a full-length save, and stood tall to deny substitute Ellis Simms late on.
Frank Lampard's men should have gone ahead when Taiwo Awoniyi picked up a loose pass from Semenyo and ran through on goal, but the Nigerian struck wide to leave Coventry without a goal this season.
Fernandez and Ndiaye show signs of promise on Man City debuts
This was the first meeting between the two sides in 24 years since they faced each other in the old First Division, and City came out on top to extend their unbeaten run to 31 games against promoted sides.
The full-time statistics from this game will show City as having 78% possession, 15 shots and attempting 800 passes, but they were fortunate to somehow escape with all three points.
Maresca's side needed two late goals to rescue a result in the opening game against Bournemouth and, although this was another narrow victory at Etihad Stadium, it will continue to build their confidence and momentum.
Despite being the start of a new season, Haaland continues to find the back of the net with regularity. He has now scored against 24 of the 25 Premier League sides he has faced, apart from Sunderland.
Summer signing Anderson was the best player on the park, making an incredible 155 passes - one of three City players, alongside centre-backs Marc Guehi and Ruben Dias, to attempt more than a century of passes.
Fernandez slipped seamlessly into the starting XI despite getting a late call-up for a winning debut, but Lampard and his Coventry side will be left ruing the gilt-edged opportunities that fell their way.
Awoniyi should have hit the target when through on goal, and it proved extremely costly.
Coventry have lost their opening three games without finding the net for the first time in their history, with Lampard winning only one of his past 20 Premier League games.
After the opportunity to rate players has closed, the score displayed represents the average from all the submissions by BBC Sport users.
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 9 |
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| 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 |
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| 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 6 |
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| 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 6 |
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| 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
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| 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 5 |
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| 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 5 |
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| 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 4 |
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| 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
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| 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 3 |
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| 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 8 | -4 | 3 |
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| 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 8 | -4 | 3 |
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| 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | -1 | 2 |
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| 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 2 |
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| 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | -5 | 1 |
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| 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | -5 | 1 |
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| 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 7 | -3 | 0 |
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| 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | -5 | 0 |
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Manager: Enzo Maresca
Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Manager: Frank Lampard
Formation: 3 - 4 - 2 - 1
Manager: Enzo Maresca
Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Manager: Frank Lampard
Formation: 3 - 4 - 2 - 1
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Match momentum measures the swing of the match by comparing each team’s threat to see who is more likely to score within that minute. The momentum value is the difference between each team’s most dangerous moment, or team threat, in that minute.
Match momentum measures the swing of the match by comparing each team’s threat to see who is more likely to score within that minute. The momentum value is the difference between each team’s most dangerous moment, or team threat, in that minute.
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2' | Manchester City |
3' | Manchester City |
4' | Manchester City |
5' | Manchester City |
6' | Manchester City |
7' | Manchester City |
8' | Manchester City |
9' | Manchester City |
10' | Coventry City |
11' | Coventry City |
12' | Coventry City |
13' | Manchester City |
14' | Manchester City |
15' | Manchester City |
16' | Manchester City |
17' | Manchester City |
18' | Manchester City |
19' | Manchester City |
20' | Manchester City |
21' | Manchester City |
22' | Manchester City |
23' | Manchester City |
24' | Coventry City |
25' | Manchester City |
26' | Manchester CityGoal |
27' | Manchester City |
28' | Manchester City |
29' | Manchester City |
30' | Manchester City |
31' | Manchester City |
32' | Manchester City |
33' | Manchester City |
34' | Manchester City |
35' | Manchester City |
36' | Manchester City |
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38' | Manchester City |
39' | Manchester City |
40' | Manchester City |
41' | Manchester City |
42' | Manchester City |
43' | Manchester City |
44' | Manchester City |
45' | Manchester City |
45'+1 | Manchester City |
Half time 45'+2 | Manchester City |
46' | Coventry City |
47' | Coventry City |
48' | Manchester City |
49' | Manchester City |
50' | Manchester City |
51' | Manchester City |
52' | Manchester City |
53' | Manchester City |
54' | Manchester City |
55' | Manchester City |
56' | Manchester City |
57' | Manchester City |
58' | Manchester City |
59' | Manchester City |
60' | Manchester City |
61' | Manchester City |
62' | Manchester City |
63' | Manchester City |
64' | Coventry City |
65' | Coventry City |
66' | Coventry City |
67' | Manchester City |
68' | Manchester City |
69' | Manchester City |
70' | Coventry City |
71' | Coventry City |
72' | Coventry City |
73' | Manchester City |
74' | Manchester City |
75' | Manchester City |
76' | Manchester City |
77' | Manchester City |
78' | Manchester City |
79' | Manchester City |
80' | Coventry City |
81' | Coventry City |
82' | Coventry City |
83' | Coventry City |
84' | Coventry City |
85' | Coventry City |
86' | Coventry City |
87' | Coventry City |
88' | Coventry City |
89' | Manchester City |
90' | Coventry City |
90'+1 | Coventry City |
90'+2 | Manchester City |
90'+3 | Coventry City |
90'+4 | Coventry City |
90'+5 | Coventry City |
Full time 90'+6 | Coventry City |
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This is the first meeting in any competition between Manchester City and Coventry City since March 2002 in the second tier, won 4-2 at Maine Road by the Citizens under Kevin Keegan.
The last season Man City and Coventry met in the Premier League was 2000-01, when both sides were relegated. The Citizens are winless in their last eight top-flight games against the Sky Blues (D4 L4) since doing the double in 1992-93.
Manchester City are unbeaten in their last 30 Premier League games against newly promoted sides (W27 D3) since losing 2-1 to Marcelo Bielsa’s Leeds in April 2021. Enzo Maresca’s most recent game against a promoted club was a 3-1 defeat to Leeds in December 2025 with Chelsea.
Manchester City will be looking to win their opening three Premier League matches of a campaign for the third time in four attempts after 2023-24 and 2024-25. They’ve also won their opening two home league games of a campaign in four of the last five seasons.
Coventry have lost 3-0 against Arsenal and 1-0 against Hull so far this season. On just four occasions have they lost each of their first three at the start of a league campaign – 1968-69 in the top-flight, and 1919-20, 1949-50 and 2011-12 in the second tier. They’ve never lost their opening three without finding the net.
Manchester City lead the Premier League for successful passes (1,315) so far this season and have played 94.6% of their passes short, the highest ratio in the league. They are also top for passing accuracy (90.9%) and passing accuracy while under high-intensity pressure (85.8%).
Coventry boss Frank Lampard has won just four of his last 32 Premier League matches (D8 L20), including just one of his last 19 in the competition (D4 L14), a 3-1 win at Bournemouth as Chelsea caretaker manager in May 2023.
Manchester City’s Rayan Cherki has recorded four goal contributions across his opening two Premier League matches this season (two goals, two assists). Overall in the competition, the Frenchman has now recorded 15 across his 20 starts (five goals, 10 assists).
Manchester City forward Erling Haaland has scored 19 goals in 20 Premier League appearances against newly promoted sides – this will be his first game against Coventry, with the Norwegian scoring against 23 of the 24 teams he’s faced so far, failing only versus Sunderland.
During Manchester City’s game against Crystal Palace last time out, Elliot Anderson recorded three interceptions, five tackles, five possession won and attempted 100 passes, becoming the first City midfielder to hit those tallies in a game on Opta record (since 2003-04).
