Anichebe scored twice as Sunderland blank Hull (The Associated Press)

Sunderland hammered Hull City 3-0 on Saturday to move off the bottom of the table thanks to a brace from Victor Anichebe after Jermain Defoe's 150th Premier League goal got the ball rolling. Hull (3-1-8) started off the better side and were dominant for the opening 20 minutes, but some crucial saves from Jordan Pickford meant the Tigers were left punching the turf in frustration. Sunderland (2-2-8) managed to drag themselves into the contest and eventually made the breakthrough.