A week on from the stunning win at Arsenal that earned the Tigers headlines around the world, Phil Brown's men were yesterday at it again in the capital.

And as with the 2-1 triumph at the Emirates, it was a stunning piece of skill by Geovanni that set Hull on their way towards adding White Hart Lane to the Emirates Stadium and Wembley on the list of stadia conquered in 2008.

The Brazilian, again employed just behind the front two in an attack-minded formation, curled in another contender for goal of the season with a sublime ninth-minute free kick that condemned Spurs to their worst league start in 96 years.

It was enough to seal another valuable three points and continue Hull's amazing resurgence in the capital since ending an eight-year wait for a win in London by beating Bristol City in last May's Championship play-off final.

The victory was enough to lift Hull up to third place in the Premier League, a standing they will retain for at least two weeks due to the international break.

And perhaps the most pleasing aspect for Brown is that his side occupy such a lofty position on merit after another hard-working display packed full of guts, tireless running and quality.

Tottenham may have dominated possession as Hull subconsciously retreated into their own half as the game wore on, but Juande Ramos's side could not find a way past a resolute defence again led inspirationally by Michael Turner. Twice, the former Brentford defender flung himself bravely in front of goalbound shots with his effort which denied Jonathan Woodgate just before half-time deserving special praise.

Turner's partnership with Kamil Zayatte also continues to flourish with perhaps the biggest compliment being that the injured Anthony Gardner is not being missed at the moment.

Anyone who saw the 5-0 capitulation at home to Wigan Athletic when the defence looked in a sorry state without the club record signing will know just how unlikely such a sentiment seemed just a month ago.

Paul McShane also deserves credit along with Andy Dawson – who was denied the chance to play against his brother for the first time by Michael being dropped to the bench by Ramos – for building such a solid defensive barrier in front of Boaz Myhill.

As with Arsenal the previous week, Hull 's opener owed everything to the technical ability of Geovanni and his eye for the spectacular.

After Marlon King had been fouled by Vedran Corluka 30 yards from goal, the Brazilian, who had missed a great chance in the fourth minute, curled an exquisite shot over the wall and beyond the grasp of Heurelho Gomes in the home goal.

It could have got a lot worse for Spurs just four minutes later when a poor back-header by Woodgate almost let King in, Gomes having to be alert to race from his line and clear the danger.

Hull went even closer to doubling their lead eight minutes before the break with the move of the game. Geovanni, collecting the ball near the left-hand touchline, showed great awareness to find Ian Ashbee who, in turn, picked out George Boateng on the edge of the area.

A deft touch by the veteran midfielder then played Dean Marney through the middle of the static defence only for his shot to strike the inside of a post and roll to safety.

It was a huge let-off for the home side, but just moments later it was Hull who were relieved to see what looked like a certain goal strike an upright when Turner bravely got in the way of a thunderous shot by Woodgate.

Tottenham dominated territorially in the second half and could have equalised when Darren Bent sprang the offside trap only for the England striker to drag his shot agonisngly wide.

Despite coming under sustained pressure in the second 45 minutes, Hull still posed an attacking threat with a superb pass from Peter Halmosi allowing King to spring the offside trap and scamper into the area where he brought an excellent save from Gomes.

Spurs had a late appeal for a penalty turned down by Rob Styles who rightly adjudged Bernard Mendy to have got the ball rather than Fraizer Campbell when clearing just inside the area.

It ensured the afternoon would end happily for the 3,000 travelling fans who followed up the mischievous taunts of 'You're being sacked in the morning' to Ramos with a chant of 'Are you Arsenal in disguise?'

This particularly stung the home fans who, courtesy of this latest defeat, have now watched the club's worst start since the year when the Titanic sank .

Which three teams suffer that sinking feeling in the Premier League this season remains to be seen, of course, but at the moment few would bet on Hull being among them.