Defiant Bruce eyes great escape

“It’s going to go down to the wire, but we have still got a chance and we’ve got to believe we’ve got that chance."

Hull boss Steve Bruce insists his side have every chance of pulling off one of the most unlikely of Barclays Premier League survival missions against Manchester United at the KC Stadium on Sunday.

The Tigers go into the game knowing only a win will give them any chance of retaining their top-flight status – while a win for Newcastle over West Ham at St James’ Park would seal their fate irrespective of their own performance.