The relegation battle took another twist today

Relegation battlers Hull suffered a shock 2-0 home defeat against bottom club Sunderland as the fight to stay in the Premier League took another dramatic twist.

The relegation battle took another twist today
Sat, 06 May, 2017 - 18:11

Relegation battlers Hull suffered a shock 2-0 home defeat against bottom club Sunderland as the fight to stay in the Premier League took another dramatic twist.

The Tigers were made to pay for failing to beat inspired Black Cats keeper Jordan Pickford when defender Billy Jones headed in from a corner after 69 minutes.

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