HULL City were nudged even closer to guaranteed Premier League football next season after Sunderland beat Cardiff in a bottom of the table clash.
Sunderland's 4-0 win at the Stadium of Light means Cardiff City, now bottom of the league in 20th place with two games left and 30 points, can no longer catch City who have 37 points. Fulham, in 19th place, with 31 points and two games left, are also no longer a threat after yesterday's 2-2 draw with City. Although they could still reach 37 points, they have a 33 goal disadvantage over the Tigers.
Only Norwich, in 18th place with 32 points could now overhaul City but they would have to beat both Chelsea and Arsenal in their last two games, and see City lose at least two of their final games, to stand any chance.
Results elsewhere in the bottom of the League would also have to go against City.![league]()
A win or draw against Aston Villa next weekend will effectively seal City's survival as Norwich have a 23 goal deficit on the Tigers. If Norwich failed to beat Chelsea away City would be safe.
However, if Norwich were to win, and City lost against Aston Villa – and lost their following game against Manchester United at Old Trafford a week on Tuesday - statistically they could still be waiting until the last game of the season at the KC against Everton on May 11 to have their Premier League status confirmed beyond any possible doubt.
A win or draw against Aston Villa next weekend will effectively seal City's survival as Norwich have a 23 goal deficit on the Tigers. If Norwich failed to beat Chelsea away City would be safe.
However, if Norwich were to win, and City lost against Aston Villa – and lost their following game against Manchester United at Old Trafford a week on Tuesday - statistically they could still be waiting until the last game of the season at the KC against Everton on May 11 to have their Premier League status confirmed beyond any possible doubt.