Hull City qualify for the Europa League after Everton's defeat against Manchester City



Hull City have qualified for Europe for the very first time next season as Arsenal booked their place in the Champions League.



Everton's home defeat against Manchester City meant they now cannot catch Arsene Wenger's side.



And that means the Tigers - by virtue of their FA Cup final spot - will take part in the Europa League.



Cheers! Hull City have qualified for next season's Europa League after reaching the FA Cup final

That's sealed it: Everton's defeat against Manchester City meant they couldn't catch Arsenal in fourth

Achievement: Steve Bruce has performed brilliantly at the KC Stadium throughout the season

It is another huge achievement for Steve Bruce, who has performed beyond expectations at the KC Stadium over the last two years.



Bruce will be delighted but has previously stressed that he'd rather Hull qualify by winning the Wembley final against the Gunners later this month.



'I'd like to do it the real way and that's beating Arsenal in the Cup final because then you don't have to go through all the qualifiers,' he said.



'If you get there as runners-up you could be looking at starting your season at the end of July I believe.

'It could be very difficult if we're playing at the end of July. That's what it would be like if we went that route.'

Hull were soundly beaten by Aston Villa on Saturday afternoon but should find themselves safe from relegation.

