Aluko lifts battling Hull out of drop zone

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Hull’s slump looked set to continue as they trailed to a first-half goal from Everton’s leading scorer Romelu Lukaku.

Lukaku’s seventh goal of the campaign — and third in four games — had Everton seemingly in the comfort zone and heading back level on points with neighbours Liverpool and a place in the top eight.