Surprisingly, Hull went two goals ahead inside the opening 13 minutes through James Chester and a scruffy goal from David Meyler.

The hosts, however, were pegged back by a Chris Smalling header six minutes later and a cracking volley from Wayne Rooney on 25 minutes.

Much to Steve Bruce's men frustration, former United defender Chester headed into his own net the visitors third of the evening to narrowly lose the game.

Hull remain 12th of the Premier League standings on 20 points as the Tigers host Fulham two days later.