Hull City secured their first ever win against Liverpool thanks to two decisive touches from Martin Skrtel, who provided a wicked deflection and an own goal. Livermore's strike deflected off Skrtel to give Hull the lead in the first-half before Steven Gerrard equalised with a free-kick. In the second period, David Meyler restored Hull's lead before Skrtel put the ball into his own net. A corner from the Tigers bought the first chance of the match. The first ball was headed away but it came to Alex Bruce, who chipped it back into the box where Curtis Davies headed wide. Then on the 20 minute mark the home side took the lead after Liverpool sloppily gave the ball away. The ball came to Jake Livermore who drove forward, unleashing a shot that took a huge deflection off Martin Skrtel and left Simon Mignolet helpless. Shortly after, Liverpool were gifted a great chance to equalise when Davies bought down Jordan Henderson. The defender picked up the games first yellow card for his troubles but the punishment wasn't over. Steven Gerrard stepped up and struck the ball into the corner of the net, grabbing his fourth goal in four league appearances against the Tigers. The game ticked towards half-time without much incident. The only chances were tame efforts from Huddlestone and Suarez, either side of a dive from Robbie Brady which earned him a caution. The home side were looking confident going into the second-half and they continued to press Liverpool. A brilliant close blank save denied Victor Moses and the save was made even more important as Hull immediately scored at the other end. Liverpool couldn't get the ball clear and it came out to David Meyler, who smashed a shot into the bottom corner of the net. The Reds came close to an equaliser with seven minutes remaining through Luis Suarez' free-kick, which flew past the wrong side of the post. Hull sealed their win three minutes of time as they caught Liverpool off guard. Yannick Sagbo cut the ball back to Huddlestone, who dinked an effort at goal, with Skrtel providing a decisive touch with his head to send the ball into his own net. The win lifts Steve Bruce's men into tenth in the league, while Liverpool found themselves seven points off league leaders Arsenal. Hull travel to Arsenal midweek, while Liverpool host Norwich at Anfield.
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