(Reuters) - Hull City's hopes of avoiding Premier League relegation suffered a body blow after goals from Billy Jones and Jermain Defoe condemned them to a 2-0 home defeat by already axed Sunderland on Saturday. It was Hull's first home defeat under manager Marco Silva, who rued costly lapses in concentration but put on a brave face ahead of what will be a tense home straight. Pickford kept Sunderland in the driving seat as he palmed away a Hernandez sitter after Baye Oumar Niasse also missed a gilt-edged chance, driving his shot wide from 14 metres. "Now is the moment to rest and analyse," said Silva after seeing his side slide perilously close to relegation. Hull visit fellow strugglers Crystal Palace next weekend before hosting second-placed Tottenham Hotspur in their final game of the season.

Source: The Star May 06, 2017 15:56 UTC