Hull City vs Aston Villa

Hull City and Aston Villa played out a goalless draw at the MKM Stadium, with the newly promoted hosts once again showing off the defensive resolve that has defined their bright start to the season. The standout moment came in the 65th minute when Mohamed Belloumi curled a left-footed effort against the crossbar, the closest either side came to breaking the deadlock. Villa dominated the ball throughout but simply couldn't find a finish. Chances came at both ends without a single goal to show for it. Nicolas Jackson headed narrowly wide inside two minutes, George Hemmings forced a smart block from goalkeeper Konstantinos Tzolakis, and Ross Barkley saw a low effort turned away. John McGinn and Emiliano Buendía both spurned clear one-on-one opportunities, while late on Mohamed-Ali Cho and Oliver McBurnie tried to snatch it for the hosts. The point stretches Hull's unbeaten run and lifts them to second in the table on seven points, a remarkable return for a promoted side. For Aston Villa, it's another frustrating afternoon under Unai Emery, leaving them 17th and still without a goal after three matches this season.