Arsenal v Hull
FA Cup Final
Wembley Stadium
17-05-2014 @ 17.00 UK
How are the two teams form?
Arsenal won their last five Premier League matches leading to a fourth in the table and access to the Champions League next season. After what seemed to be a promising year for The Gunners, the fans will be disappointed with the position in the league, and only an FA Cup trophy will save the season.
Hull, lost their last five matches in the Premier League and finished 16th in the table, saving them another season in the best company.
The last seven meetings between the two sides have finished with six Arsenal wins and only a single victory to Hull, back in 2008.
What are the probable line-ups?
Arsenal will be without Serge Gnabry, Ryo Miyachi, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Theo Walcott for the final, as they are all out with injuries. Robert Brady and James Chester are both out with injuries, while Sone Aluko, Joe Dudgeon, Allan McGregor and Paul McShane are rated doubtfully.
Szczesny
Sagna - Mertesacker - Koscielny - Monreal
Arteta - Ramsey
Wilshere - Ozil - Podolski
Giroud
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Long - Jelavic
Fryatt - Livermore - Huddlestone - Sagbo
Rosenior - Bruce - Davies - Elmohamady
Harper
What to expect from this match?
Wenger and Arsenal's season can be saved with the FA Cup trophy on Saturday, and Hull should be an easy task for The Gunners. However, last season we saw Wigan win against Manchester City and we all know that anything can happen in cup football. Arsenal are by far the favorites, especially given their current form compared to Hull's. Hull will probably take a defensive stand in the match, and base their play on counter-attacks. Meanwhile, Arsenal should go out and play the attacking play we have seen in the latest five matches.
What are the odds?
Arsenal wins: 1/2 (BetFred)
Hull wins: 7 (Betfair)
Draw: 7/2 (PaddyPower)
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