Hull’s stunning start to the season has faltered with expected losses at home to Chelsea (0-3) and at Man Utd (3-4), but they can take a lot of confidence from their battling performance at Old Trafford.

Hull were on the back-foot for most of the game, but the performances of Marlon King, Cousin and Mendy when he came on, helped to unsettle the champions.

Bolton will be relieved following their 2-0 win over Man City at the Reebok after going 5 home games without a win; still, Bolton have 7 losses out of their last 11 games, 4 of which have come in their last 5 away games.

Their 2 goals against Man City were their first goals since the 5th October, but that might not end their goalscoring woes - they have failed to score in 6 of their last 10 league games; Man City have been going through a very bad patch at the moment and it may be sensible not to read too much into that result.

Hull are favourites for this one at around $2.15 to win and while this can be considered, the price is a little too short considering the sides’ latest form; instead, given that 5 of Hull’s 6 league wins this season have been by the one goal, the handicap draw, available at $4.00 from Bet365, could be the best option.

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Bet: Handicap (Hull -1 goal) Draw Odds: $4.00 Stake: 2.5pts Bookies: Bet365

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