EPL 2016/17: Hull City 2-0 Liverpool, 5 talking points

HULL, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 04: Alfred N'Diaye (CR) celebrates scoring his sides first goal with Evandro of Hull City (CL) during the Premier League match between Hull City and Liverpool at KCOM Stadium on February 4, 2017 in Hull, England.  (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)
Alfred N'Diaye scored on his debut for the Tigers at the KCOM

#2. Marco Silva offers hopes of keeping Hull up in the top division

HULL, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 04: Marco Silva, Manager of Hull City (R) reacts during the Premier League match between Hull City and Liverpool at KCOM Stadium on February 4, 2017 in Hull, England.  (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)
Marco Silva has overseen a turnaround in the Tigers’ form and fortunes since taking over

Marco Silva replaced Mike Phelan as the Tigers’ boss in the first week of Jan and in his four league games in charge, Hull have taken 7 points from a possible 12 and moved up two places to 18th in the table from rock bottom.

Although it is too early to judge if the Portuguese can keep them afloat in the top tier, the early signs are promising and the Tigers seem to be heading in the right direction.

Robert Snodgrass’ departure is a cause of worry for a side who have struggled in front of goal. However, against the Reds’ defence, two debutants scored for their manager and raised hopes of survival among the Hull fans.

Silva’s men were quick and lethal on the counter and supremely organised in defence, offering Liverpool barely any space to turn or run into. In just over a month, the manager has turned around the performances for all to see.

Their next fixture is a visit to the Emirates and Marco Silva’s men can surely travel with high hopes to take on Wenger’s side whose last two outings have been damning defeats against Watford and Chelsea.

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