Hull City head coach Sergej Jakirovic has praised his players after the Tigers continued their unbeaten Premier League start with an entertaining draw against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

The newly promoted side showed impressive character in west London, recovering from an early setback before taking the lead and eventually earning a valuable point.

Hull Hold Firm at Stamford Bridge

Hull have now collected eight points from their opening four Premier League matches, strengthening their status as one of the early surprises of the season.

Jakirovic felt his side had opportunities to win the game, particularly after going 2-1 ahead, but admitted Chelsea also created enough chances to make the draw a fair result.

The Hull boss was particularly pleased with the composure and belief shown by his players in one of the league’s most demanding away fixtures.

Belloumi Makes His Mark

Belloumi played a crucial role for Hull, scoring twice to turn the contest around after Chelsea had taken the lead.

Jakirovic praised the winger for adding goals to the quality he had already shown during the opening weeks of the campaign.

The manager believes Belloumi can become an important player for Hull if he maintains his form and fitness throughout the season.

Jakirovic’s Tactical Discipline Fuels Hull’s Growing Belief

Despite Hull’s impressive start, Jakirovic believes his team can still improve, particularly with their decision-making and confidence in possession.

He also highlighted the need for better defensive control after Chelsea found their equaliser, but was encouraged by how closely his players followed the tactical plan under pressure.

With eight points from four matches, the Hull boss believes his side have already shown they can compete seriously at Premier League level while still having room to improve.