Hull City's miserable run of form added another instalment as Mike Phelan's side were soundly beaten at home by Stoke City.
The Potters had not won away from home since March but were far too strong for Mike Phelan's side thanks to Xherdan Shaqiri's two long-range efforts. A fifth consecutive defeat never looked like being avoided and now the Tigers find themselves in the Premier League's bottom three for the first time this season.
Positives
The sight of Michael Dawson leading Hull City out for the first time since the Championship playoff final gave some cause for hope.