Semi Ajayi marshalled Hull City’s defence in a goalless draw with Aston Villa, extending the newly-promoted side’s remarkable run without conceding a Premier League goal.
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Semi Ajayi continued his solid start to life at Hull City, playing his part in a goalless draw against Aston Villa on Saturday. It was the Super Eagles defender’s third appearance for the Tigers, and he was a steady presence at the back throughout, keeping Villa’s attack largely at bay.
Ajayi did pick up a yellow card in the 39th minute for a rough challenge on a Villa player, but otherwise had a composed afternoon as Hull protected a clean sheet in what has become a defining feature of their early season.
Hull’s Unbeaten Defensive Run Continues
The result means Hull have still not conceded a goal since returning to the Premier League, an impressive feat for a side many had tipped for a relegation battle. They came close to snatching all three points late on, only for an ambitious effort from Mohamed Belloumi to crash off the crossbar in the 65th minute after some quick interplay from a short corner.
Table Reflects Contrasting Fortunes
The point puts Hull second in the early-season standings on seven points, while Villa sit down in 17th with just one point from their opening matches. Tigers boss Sergej Jakirovic, who signed a new contract on the eve of the game, will be the happier of the two managers as his side’s surprise form continues into the third weekend of the campaign.
