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
31 MINS
Milivojevic looks to put Benteke through with a lofted through ball, but Jakupovic is quickly off his line to come and collect the ball.
34 MINS
Ward sends an imposing ball into the box, but Dawson charges across and heads it out for a corner kick. It is a tremendous delivery, but there is no one attacking it for Palace.
34 MINS
GOAL
CRYSTAL PALACE 2 - 0 HULL CITY
Benteke doubles Palace's tally with a headed effort from a corner. The striker starts his run on the penalty spot and he remains unmarked, before leaping up and nodding the ball past Jakupovic.
37 MINS
Yellow card: Cabaye picks up a booking for a late sliding challenge and also appears to injure his ankle in the process.
41 MINS
Yellow card: Puncheon is booked for a sliding challenge into the side of N'Diaye.
Tempers are beginning to flare here at Selhurst Park.
43 MINS
The ball is lofted into the box towards Niasse, but Hennessey bursts out and collects possession.
HALF TIME
CRYSTAL PALACE 2 - 0 HULL CITY
The Tigers enter the interval chasing a two goal deficit and facing certain relegation - unless they can pull off a triumphant comeback. Zaha opened the scoring from close range, following a huge mistake from Ranocchia. Benteke then went onto double their tally with a headed effort from a corner kick. Silva's men have had a few sights on goal and have controlled a share of the possession, but they are just not taking their chances.
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