Steve Buce is attempting to break up the game now as he brings on his defensive midfielder son Alex for the attacking Sone Aluko.

Corner to Liverpool with six minutes left. It is cleared but Adam Lallana collects the loose ball and sends a cross cum shot over the bar.

Midfielder Stephen Quinn is replaced by Gaston Ramirez to a standing ovation.

A tireless shift.

Raheem Sterling will be disappointed with that effort. Once again Philippe Coutinho's advances, lays the ball back to Sterling, who curls a tame shot straight at Steve Harper.

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Into the last 10 minutes and, as it stands, Hull will move four points clear of the drop zone. It could be a massive moment.

Mario Balotelli is sitting on the bench now with a big ice pack on his foot. His side look just as toothless now as they did when he was on.

Once again the delivery is poor. Adam Lallana's corner is looped into Hull's box and the ball is headed clear. The Reds just don't look capable of hurting their hosts.

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Another corner for Liverpool. The pressure is building...

Raheem Sterling finally comes to life. He cuts inside from the left but his shot into the ground bounces straight into Steve Harper's arms. Into the last 15 minutes.

Former Scotland international Pat Nevin
BBC Radio 5 live at the KC Stadium

"Rodgers will go three at the back now, Can, Skrtel and Johnson. He is shouting now to let them know. He is really going for it now with lots of attack minded players on there. The problem is, who is playing well of those attack minded players."

A last throw of the dice by Brendan Rodgers as midfielder Lazar Markovic replaces defender Dejan Lovren. Glen Johnson will drop deeper but Liverpool are going for this...

Robbie Brady's near post corner is flicked on and Martin Skrtel just about manages to head wide of the post.

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In amongst Liverpool's mediocrity this evening, Philippe Coutinho has been absolutely outstanding.

The Brazilian's touch and vision has been almost too good for some of his team-mates this evening.

Raheem Sterling on the other hand? Short of confidence would be generous.

John Fryer: Brendan Rodgers will want another league run without European football, we will finish 7th/8th, no better. For me Rodgers out.

Dazzler: As a Liverpool fan I just want to see the passion and energy that Suarez gave from our current players. Europa no thanks.

Jordan Henderson unleashes a drive from 20 yards straight at goalkeeper Steve Harper. He fumbles initially but smothers the loose ball.

Earlier we asked if you think Hull will secure Premier League survival and you have spoken - 62.7% of you think they will survive, while 37.3% think they will go down. Thanks for voting.

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Hull break quickly but, after being played in by Dame N'Doye's pass, Sone Aluko's heavy touch lets him down. A better touch and he is in.

David Broome: Struggling Hull look far more comfortable with this 1-0 lead than they should against a team with ambition of playing in Europe.

Chelsea Warrior: Liverpool's problems are of their own making. Why buy a player even the great manager Mourinho could not fathom? Desperation?

Mario Balotelli is off and had just 22 touches in the match, the lowest in Liverpool's starting XI.

Liverpool are finally getting up a head of steam. The KC Stadium are doing their best to encourage their side but they look like they could be under the cosh for the final 25 minutes.

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Mario Balotelli's miserable evening is over. The striker has not enjoyed himself and is replaced by Rickie Lambert.

Winger Jordon Ibe is replaced by Adam Lallana on the right.