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For four weekends in a row the two-point gap between Hull City and Swansea City has steadfastly held firm. Stumble has mirrored stumble in this two-horse race for Premier League survival; victory matched with victory.
The pattern continued last weekend as the Tigers' 0-0 draw at Southampton was followed up by the Swans' spirited point away to Manchester United the next day. For good and for bad, these two relegation rivals are shadowing one another's movements as the finishing post approaches.