article_snippet.sent: Many predicted a relegation battle for Koeman's men, yet Saturday's 2-0 win against Hull saw Koeman's men equal the record Premier League points tally of 56 set last year.
article_snippet.sent: The win over Hull was unconvincing but gave Southampton's faint top-four hopes a boost.
article_snippet.sent: Bettering the fifth place of 1985 looks a big ask but not impossible after James Ward-Prowse's penalty and a late Graziano Pelle strike. '
article_snippet.sent: The result leaves Hull further in the mire
article_snippet.sent: City have a two-week break before they next match at Crystal Palace, where Michael Dawson knows they need to put Saturday's disappointment behind they. '
article_snippet.sent: It is a massive disappointment,' the Hull skipper said. '
article_snippet.sent: us need to starting picking up some points.'
article_snippet.sent: Hull captain Michael Dawson admitted that Hull captain Michael Dawson team need to start picking up points if his team are to survive .