Game: ARSENAL vs HULL
Type: ENGLISH FA CUP
Date: 17 March, 2009
PREVIEW
Arsenal is expected to rotate their team as they prepare to face Hull in this FA Cup quarterfinal tie. This comes after last week's midweek game against Roma which stretched to penalties, as well as the weekend's league match against Blackburn. Arsenal remains imperious at home, unbeaten in their last 13 and not conceding in their last 8 at home.
Opponents Hull will be looking to repeat their 2-1 win against the Gunners in the previous league match. Beaten only twice in their last 8 matches in all competitions, the Tigers have rediscovered their early season form to move away from the relegation zone. Currently unbeaten in their last 3 away, Hull will be looking to add Arsenal to their list of scalps here.
KWIK STATS
HOME > ARSENAL
AWAY > HULL
THE PICK
HULL is capable of giving Arsenal a torrid time by frustrating the Gunners from playing their usual attacking style. I'd expect this match to be closer than what most might be thinking although Arsenal might scrape through in the end, but not the handicap given.
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