Premier League newcomers Hull City extended their unbeaten start to the season with a hard-fought 2-2 draw against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
Despite many critics dismissing their survival chances, Tigers have been a breath of fresh air in England's top-flight and have made an excellent start in their quest to preserve their Premier League status.
A seismic 2-0 victory over Manchester United was followed with a 1-0 success over fellow newly promoted side Coventry City at the CBS Arena, and Hull recorded their third clean sheet in a row with a goalless draw against Aston Villa at the MKM Stadium.
The odds were heavily stacked against Sergej Jakirovic's men on their visit to Stamford Bridge, but the Tigers showed they were more than a match for Xabi Alonso's Blues and the team showcased superb resilience to fight their way back into the contest.
Morgan Rogers had put the hosts ahead early on, but a sublime brace from Mohammed Belloumi gave Hull a half-time lead. Joao Pedro restored parity just after the hour mark, but the Tigers held on for yet another valuable point.
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Hull owner Acun Ilıcalı spoke positively of the club before kick-off against Manchester United, but there remained an overarching sense that Sergej Jakirovic's side was Championship level at best, with a lack of Premier League experience present in the XI.
The hosts -- who were priced at 8/1 to emerge victorious in Yorkshire -- proved too good for the Red Devils in every aspect however, and goals from defensive duo Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy saw them over the line.
Out to prove it was no fluke, Jakirovic's men recorded a vital win against a relegation rival to move six points clear of the Sky Blues and temporarily up to second in the table.
Hull fashioned an abundance of chances in their goalless draw against Unai Emery's Villa, but their watertight defence ultimately ensured they could add another point to the board.
Jakirovic's men continued their excellent run against Chelsea as they capitalised on the Blues' comical defending, with Belloumi producing two divine finishes to momentarily put Hull top of the Premier League.
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