Hull City earned a vital three points as they beat West Ham 2-1 at the weekend. The result sees Marco Silva's side just one point from safety after Swansea played out a goalless draw against Middlesbrough. The impossible task of retaining Premier League football now seems all the more plausible for the Tigers.

Player Ratings

​Jakupovic - 7 - ​Not at fault for the goal by any means and did well to keep out efforts from Robert Snodgrass and Lanzini, along with a powerful header from Andy Caroll in the second half.

​Maguire - 7 - ​Battled well throughout the match, putting his body on the line when it mattered most for Hull.

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Ranocchia - 8 - ​His first goal for the club could be the one to see Hull clinch Premier League survival and it was a tuly terrific effort from the Italian.

Davies - 5 - ​Caught napping for West Ham's goal and found it hard to compete with Andy Carroll in the air. Substituted at half time.

​Elmohamady - 7 - ​Added energy and drive down the right hand side, giving Hull an outlet when they were under pressure in the second half. Produced a brave and timely header in teh 96th minute to clear the danger.

​Lazar Markovic - 7 - ​Energetic in the middle of the park and did well throughout the match. Huge role to play in Hull's equalising goal.

​Sam Clucas - 7 - ​Did well in the absence of Tom Huddlestone, who has been such a reliable figure for Marco Silva this season. Produced some sloppy passes but on the whole it was a solid performance from him.

​Alfred N'Diaye - 6 - ​Saw his thunderous long range effort crash against the post in the second half.

Andy Robertson - 7 - ​Showed a great turn of pace to get in and support the attack for the equaliser, which he finished well. A bit wasteful in possession at time but did well overall.

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Oumar Niasse - 6 - ​Continued pressing and running provided the first line of defence for Hull. Stood up well against a physical West Ham back four.

Abel Hernandez - 6 - ​Took until the second half for him to make his mark on the game. Wasn't his best performance and looked tired after being on international duty.

​Subs

​Grosicki - 7 - ​Created both goals and was the catalyst for much of Hull's attacking play.

​Sean Maloney - 6 - ​Won the corner that led to the winning goal, so deserves some credit in that respect. Other than that, he had little time to impact upon the game.

Henriksen - 6 - ​Dragged a shot wide when he came on from the bench.