The Tigers once again proved how tough to beat they are in the top-flight

Hull City's performance in their 1-0 loss at Arsenal shows the newly-promoted Tigers can compete in the Premier League as they continue to search for that elusive third win of the campaign.

That's according to midfielder Lucas Gourna-Douath, who delivered a polished display in the middle of the park on what was just his second start of the campaign since his summer arrival from RB Salzburg.

While City may have been beaten and remain without a victory since the second game of the season, City once again proved to be a tough nut to crack for the Gunners, who took until the 72nd minute when Martin Odegaard turned in the winning goal in what was a tight contest, and one shrouded in controversy.

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It was just a third defeat in their opening 10 games, with City again beaten by just the odd goal, and Gourna-Douath believes the Tigers continue to move in the right direction, admitting he was proud of the way his side played against the champions.

"I thought we played good in the way that we showed that we're able to compete against the big teams in the league," the Frenchman told Hull Live.

"But we lost the game, so I'm disappointed because I think we showed a good image of the team, of the club.

"In the end, we lost, so we have to work again; we have to watch the game again and watch the goal again. I don't remember how we conceded the goal, but maybe we have to do better."

Boss Jakirovic wanted to go to the Emirates and be as positive as possible, and not sit back and try to soak up pressure. Gourna-Douath says the players are positive anyway, and has now challenged his colleagues to deliver that level of display every week.

"We are always positive because we work a lot; we have a good team spirit, and if you're not positive, you cannot win games. We are proud of us. We will always be proud of us. We have to play like that every week; it's as simple as that."