HULL CITY ENSURED Liverpool’s miserable 2017 continued with a 2-0 victory over the Reds at the KCOM Stadium thanks to goals from Alfred N’Diaye and Oumar Niasse.
Liverpool dominated possession in the first half but failed to muster a single shot on target and were made to pay when Alfred N’Diaye opened the scoring just before the break.
The midfielder picked up a Harry Maguire header from a corner and tapped home from close range past Simon Mignolet who perhaps ought to have done better.
The Liverpool goalkeeper redeemed himself in the second half, saving well from Abel Hernandez after a quick Hull counter-attack could have seen the hosts double their lead.
Philippe Coutinho then missed an absolute sitter, from six yards, shanking the ball horribly wide before Daniel Sturridge was introduced as the Reds strove for an equaliser that did not come.
Instead Hull made the game safe late on through Niasse to give their survival hopes a boost while the visitors saw their faint titles hopes all but disappear.
More to follow…
The42 is on Instagram! Tap the button below on your phone to follow us!
