Crystal Palace vs Hull as it happened: Marco Silva's side relegated from the Premier League
Re-live the Premier League clash at Selhurst Park
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Your support makes all the difference.Crystal Palace host Hull this afternoon in a relegation six pointer with the Tigers' Premier League safety on the line.
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What time does it start?
Crystal Palace vs Hull City kicks off at 12pm on Sunday 14th May.
Where can I watch it?
The match will be televised live on Sky Sports 1, with coverage starting at 11am.
It’s a big game for…
Wilfried Zaha. He has recaptured the form which convinced Sir Alex Ferguson to sign him for Manchester United in 2013 and Crystal Palace will need him to perform if they are to escape relegation. He has got 6 goals and 9 assists this season, and is a creative threat out wide with his trickery and power. If he can get involved in the game and provide good service to frontman Christian Benteke, they will punish Hull.
Best stat…
8 of the last 17 meetings between these two sides have ended in a draw.
Remember when…
Crystal Palace came out 4-2 victors over Hull in a Championship game in March 2013. Some familiar names got on the scoresheet, with Kevin Phillips (3) and Zaha scoring Palace’s goals, while Hull’s were scored by Jay Simpson and David Meyler.
Player to watch...
Harry Maguire. The centre-half has performed admirably all season and will be central to keeping out all of the home side’s attacking talents. His strength, composure and ability on the ball have meant he is attracting attention ahead of the summer window from the likes of Tottenham and Everton. If Hull have any chance of keeping him they will need to remain in the Premier League, and this match will be vital in that quest.
Past three meetings…
Hull City 3-3 Crystal Palace, Premier League, December 2016
Crystal Palace 0-2 Hull City, Premier League, April 2015
Hull City 2-0 Crystal Palace, Premier League, October 2014
Form guide…
Crystal Palace: DWLLL
Hull City: LLWDL
Odds…
Crystal Palace: 21/20
Hull City: 27/10
Draw: 51/20
6 MINS
Townsend charges down the left, but Maguire brings the move to an early end with a tremendous tackle.
8 MINS
Grosicki moves into a promising position inside of the Palace area, but he attempts a skillful back-heel and looses possession.
10 MINS
Palace send a corner into the danger zone towards Tomkins, who heads the ball just wide of the near post. What a chance to double their tally in the early stages of this fixture!
13 MINS
Maguire bursts into the penalty area, but Puncheon sticks with him and manages to knock the ball out for a corner kick. Had the Hull lad escaped the grasp of Puncheon, he would have been through on goal.
16 MINS
N'Diaye crashes into Townsend in the middle, leaving the 25-year-old flat on the floor. Free kick to Palace.
18 MINS
Hull have had 66% of possession so far, following their nightmare start to the fixture.
21 MINS
Ward bombs down the right and sends a powerful delivery across the face of goal, but Benteke is nowhere to be seen. Hull quickly redeem possession.
23 MINS
Ranocchia looks to put Niasse through, but the delivery is overcooked and it dribbles out of play. The defender is certainly struggling to redeem himself from the mistake that could potentially relegate The Tigers from the Premier League.
26 MINS
Robertson is receiving treatment on the pitch following a collision with Zaha.
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