Hull's fairytale start to Barclays Premier League life was brought to an end at the KC Stadium as first Sam Ricketts sliced Kevin Kilbane's fourth-minute corner into his own net at the near post.

Then Antonio Valencia burst clear of the Tigers defence to double the advantage just eight minutes later.

The impressive Amr Zaki netted twice in the second half, with England striker Emile Heskey also on target.

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