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Sergej Jakirovic names surprise Chelsea star as ‘player of the match’ against Hull

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Sergej Jakirovic’s Hull have maintained their unbeaten start to the season (Photo: Getty) Sergej Jakirovic has declared a Chelsea star was player of the match despite his Hull City side securing an unlikely 2-2 draw on Saturday. The newly-promoted side maintained their unbeaten start to the Premier League season at Stamford Bridge and could well have taken all three points. Morgan Rogers opened the scoring in west London – the first goal Hull have conceded this campaign – only for a quick-fire double from Mohamed Belloumi to put the Tigers ahead before the break. Joao Pedro struck in the second-half to ensure the points were shared, with Hull now third in the table after four games – behind only Manchester City and Arsenal . Sign up for In The Mixer, Metro's football newsletter Get exclusive analysis and previews of the biggest games every Friday. Sign up now for free. Though they were unbeaten, and beat Manchester United on the opening day, few predicted the Tigers would get anything

First report: Jakirovic on Morita, positive start and 'sharp' Thomas — sports.yahoo.com, 4d