Hull City manager Sergej Jakirovic believes the club’s home form could become a major weapon after securing a memorable Premier League victory over Manchester United.
The result provided more than three points. For Jakirovic, it was proof that Hull can compete at the highest level and should not be intimidated by the challenge of Premier League football.
The Hull boss revealed that his team had prepared specifically to exploit weaknesses in Manchester United’s set-piece positioning, with the tactical plan paying off on the day.
“I didn’t know this before – amazing,” said Jakirovic.
“We tried something on Friday, a plan there to punish them, how they stand on the wide free-kicks.”
While the victory over United will grab the headlines, Jakirovic is already looking beyond one result.
The manager believes Hull’s ability to turn home matches into a source of regular points could be decisive during their Premier League campaign.
More importantly, he wants his players to develop the belief that they belong at this level.
Jakirovic was particularly encouraged by the way his players handled the occasion and competed against a major Premier League opponent.
He added: “A big boost for us – this is the key – I have to convince players they are capable of playing at this level.
“We can compete and this is the key, they showed today.”
Hull’s victory over Manchester United represents an important early statement for Jakirovic and his squad.
The challenge now is consistency. A strong home record could give Hull the foundation required to navigate the demands of a long Premier League season.
Jakirovic’s immediate task will be to ensure the confidence generated by the United victory does not disappear after one memorable afternoon.
For the Hull manager, however, the message is already clear: his players have shown they can compete.
Now they must prove it again. The bottom line: Hull have made their point against Manchester United. Jakirovic wants home form to turn that statement into a season-long advantage.
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