Hull vs Arsenal : Preview.
After serving their Champions League duty during the week it is a return to the Premier League for Arsenal as they head north to Hull for a fixture which has become increasingly fierce in recent times. It seems that every time Arsenal and Hull meet there is some sort of controversy or some incident that takes place. With the title race hotting up however Arsene Wenger will be looking for his Arsenal side to make light work of Hull without being drawn into unnecessary distractions.
After their 5-0 thumping of Porto during the week Arsenal will be full of confidence ahead of their trip to Hull this weekend so Hull will have to be on the top of their game if they are to get a result. They may have to put up the road blocks as Arsenal seem to be hitting another gear at this crucial point in the season and with the incentive of winning the league Arsenal won’t be trying to do Hull any favours.
While Arsenal are contesting for their first league title in 6 years Hull are at the opposite end of the table fighting for their Premier League survival. The Tigers are currently sitting second from bottom and are in desperate need of some points so they won’t need to be told how important this game against Arsenal is.
To make matters worse for Hull they will be missing Anthony Gardner after the defender was ruled out for six weeks with an ankle injury while Stephen Hunt is considering postponing a foot operation to help the Hull cause.
As for Arsenal they too have a few injury concerns most notably Cesc Fabregas who is likely to miss out on facing Hull due to a continuing hamstring problem. Tomas Rosicky will face a late fitness test although he is expected to be fit while. Bacary Sagna and Sol Campbell are also doubts for Arsenal. Two players who definitely won’t be facing Hull are Alex Song and William Gallas, Song through suspension and Gallas is out with a calf injury.
The favourites for this one are undoubtedly Arsenal and although Hull have famously beaten Arsenal in the past there won’t be many people out there who will give them much of a chance this Saturday. In recent seasons however these are exactly the type of matches that Arsenal seem to flounder in so that may give Hull supporters some hope. There are two ways i can see this going, a heavy win for Arsenal, or a last gasp 1-0 Hull win. However, i am leaning heavily towards to the former.
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