Hull City extended their dream start to the Premier League season after holding Aston Villa to a hard-fought 0-0 draw at home on Saturday. The result keeps Sergej Jakirovic's newly promoted side unbeaten without conceding a single goal across their opening three top-flight fixtures, sitting second in the early table with an impressive seven points.
Hull City have issued an official response after new signing Robinio Vaz was targeted with 'abhorrent' racist abuse on social media immediately after his arrival. The French forward, who joined the Tigers on a season-long loan from Roma, was greeted by a wave of discriminatory comments on the club's official announcement posts.
Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick has strongly defended his squad after they were accused of lacking passion during their opening weekend loss to Hull City. The Red Devils suffered a 2-0 defeat against the newly promoted side, prompting fierce public criticism. However, the manager has quickly dismissed those claims as he prepares his team for a crucial clash with Ipswich Town.
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