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The Norwegian international struck for his 14th goal of the campaign 11 minutes before the interval to secure Villa's first victory in 13 matches.

The three points moved them back into fifth spot and above Everton but more significantly they are now assured of participating in the revamped Europa League next season.

Hull remain embroiled in the battle to survive in the top fight and they have collected only two points from their last seven games although they are still three ahead of 18th-placed Newcastle.

Hull, with only one win from the previous 18 league games, made a positive start and skipper Ian Ashbee was only just off target with a low volley.

Villa winger James Milner and Ashbee both needed treatment after a full-blooded but fair touchline collision. Ashbee came off the worse and was replaced after nine minutes by Dean Marney.

Villa came close to taking the lead a minute later when a cross from Stiliyan Petrov was met by Carew whose header flew only a couple of feet wide of the far post.

Daniel Cousin was fortunate to escape punishment from referee Mike Dean after a lunging challenge on Villa defender Curtis Davies.

Then after 34 minutes Carew broke the deadlock with his 14th goal of the campaign after a lightning counter-attack.

Gareth Barry made the initial break before feeding Ashley Young on the left flank and he had time to check back inside before delivering an inviting dipping cross. Carew was the first to react and he diverted the ball past the dive of Boaz Myhill.