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Hull goalkeeper Eldin Jakupovic says club 'need 36 or 37 points' to seal Premier League survival

Hull goalkeeper Eldin Jakupovic believes a total of 36 points could be enough to keep the club in the Premier League this season.

The Tigers, second from bottom and currently on 21 points - four from safety - face a crucial fixture at the KCOM Stadium on Saturday against relegation rivals Swansea.

The Welsh club have won five of their last eight league games under head coach Paul Clement to move six points clear of Hull with 11 games left to play.

Hull goalkeeper Eldin Jakupovic does not believe the side needs 40 points in order to stay up
Hull goalkeeper Eldin Jakupovic does not believe the side needs 40 points in order to stay up
Tigers manager Marco Silva accepts this weekend's game with Swansea at home is crucial
Tigers manager Marco Silva accepts this weekend's game with Swansea at home is crucial

When asked if anything other than victory for the Tigers would be acceptable, Jakupovic said: 'When you say it like that, a point is a point.