Aston Villa secured their first Premier League point of the season with a 0-0 draw against Hull City, marking Unai Emery's 200th game in charge. Despite improved play and several chances, Villa failed to score, with Nicolas Jackson heading wide early and George Hemmings registering the club's first shot on target. Hull threatened most in the first half with long-range efforts, while Villa spurned two glorious second-half opportunities: Emi Buendia and Jackson set up John Mc Ginn, who blazed his shot high, and Buendia himself failed to keep his effort down when unmarked.

Mohamed Belloumi struck the crossbar late, and Ryan Giles' cross to Oli Mc Burnie was fluffed as the Tigers missed a late winner. The result leaves Hull unbeaten, a surprising turn given their pre-season expectations, and lifts Villa out of the bottom three. Emery praised his side's progression, noting they avoided past mistakes and created chances, but admitted they lacked clinical edge in the final third.

He said, "We deserved more," while acknowledging the need to improve finishing moving forward.