 Hull City's form never replicated the highs of the early autumn, winning only two more games over the remainder of the season.Despite the drop in form and slow slide down the table, Hull City went into the final game of the season in 17th place and above the drop zone.They ultimately lost the game against Manchester United 0–1, however Newcastle United and Middlesbrough also lost their games against Aston Villa and West Ham respectively, thus securing a second Premier League season for Hull City.