Arsenal vs Hull preview: Will we see a repeat of the spectacular 2014 FA Cup final?
A look ahead to the Emirates FA Cup fixture at Emirates Stadium
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Danny Welbeck
Arsenal fans are still celebrating Danny Welbeck’s 95th-minute goal against league leaders Leicester on Sunday. The striker could start for the first time since last April after being out for 10 months following his knee injury. He has a point to prove to his doubters: Will he score once again against Hull or was Sunday just a moment of magic?
Best stat…
W15 D3 L3: In the 22 games they have played one another since 1908 Arsenal have dominated the wins between the sides racking up 15 victories. It was in 2008 Hull last managed to sneak a victory against Arsenal in the Premier League with goals from Daniel Cousin and Geovanni.
Remember when…
It was the 17 May 2014 and Arsenal did the unthinkable when they came back from 2-0 to seal the cup 3-2 with an Aaron Ramsey extra-time winner. It is a final that many still speak about to this day.
Player to watch…
Abel Hernandez: He is Hull’s top goalscorer netting 17 times in the Championship and League Cup and is firing the Tigers towards automatic promotion back into the Premier League. With Chuba Akpom ineligible to play, Steve Bruce will look to the Uruguayan to send them through to the next round. The Gunners are no stranger to the forward but with his new found all-round scoring skills he may find the back of the net once again.
Past three-meetings…
Hull City 1 (Quinn) Arsenal 3, (Sanchez 2, Ramsey) Premier League, May 2015
Arsenal 2 (Mertesacker, Sanchez) Hull City 0 FA Cup, January 2015
Arsenal 2 (Sanchez, Welbeck) Hull City 2 (Diame, Hernandez) Premier League, October 2014
Form guide…
Arsenal: WWDWLD
Hull: DWLWWW
Vital information…
Kick-off time: 12:45pm
TV: Live on BT Sport 2. Highlights on BBC One at 22:35pm
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