José Gaspard
Hull City travel to the Emirates Stadium on 7 November without a win in their last eight games in all competitions, according to Sports Mole, and they face a side who have lost only 1 of their 9 Premier League matches. Kick-off is at 15:00 GMT. Arteta's leaders have won 8 of those games and top the table on 24 points, while the newly promoted visitors are 11th on 11 points after 2 wins, 5 draws and 2 defeats. Sports Mole adds that victory would put Arsenal six points clear at the summit, at least temporarily, before the international break.
What is at stake for Arsenal against Hull City?
Arsenal go into the fixture top of the table on 24 points, with Manchester City second on 21 points. Sports Mole reports that Arsenal won 1-0 at Liverpool and that victory over Hull City would stretch their lead at the summit, temporarily. Arsenal's goal difference stands at +9 after 14 goals scored and 5 conceded.
Arteta told the BBC he wants Arsenal attacking from the start to build momentum before the international break, and he cited the Brighton game before the last break as one not to repeat. Declan Rice leads Arsenal with 5 assists.
What can Hull City gain at the Emirates?
Hull City are 11th on 11 points, with 2 wins, 5 draws and 2 defeats, and Sports Mole notes that a victory would lift the newly promoted side into the top 10. Hull City have scored 11 goals and conceded 10, for a goal difference of +1.
Arteta praised Hull's progress under Jakirovic since promotion, according to the BBC, but insisted Arsenal must win. Mohamed Belloumi leads Hull City with 3 goals and 23 shots, while Konstantinos Tzolakis has made 32 saves. Oliver McBurnie has 2 assists for Hull City.
How do Arsenal and Hull City compare on recent form?
Arsenal drew 2-2 with Bayern Munich, beat Everton 2-0, had a 1-1 against Fleetwood Town recorded as a defeat, then won 1-0 against Liverpool and 2-1 against Slavia Prague. Arsenal arrive on 2 consecutive wins.
Hull City lost 2-1 to Newcastle United, drew 2-2 with Everton, lost 1-0 to Fulham, then drew 1-1 with Brentford and 2-2 with Ipswich Town, leaving Hull City on 2 straight draws. Sports Mole lists 26 meetings: Arsenal 18 wins, 5 draws and Hull City 3 wins. The latest, on 11 February 2017, ended Arsenal 2-0 Hull City.
What time is Arsenal v Hull City and how can I follow it?
Arsenal host Hull City at the Emirates Stadium in London on 7 November, with kick-off at 15:00 local time. The BBC reports that BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds will carry commentary. Sports Mole lists Arsenal v Hull City as a Gameweek 10 fixture.
Arsenal will be without Bukayo Saka, their leader with 17 shots, as the BBC reports he is out for a while. Konsa is fine after his substitution against Slavia Prague, Arteta told the BBC, and Gyokeres scored in the Champions League this week.
The numbers at Scorely
| Team | Last 5 |
|---|---|
| Arsenal | D 2-2 vs. Bayern Munich, W 2-0 vs. Everton, L 1-1 vs. Fleetwood Town, W 1-0 vs. Liverpool, W 2-1 vs. Slavia Prague |
| Hull City | L 2-1 vs. Newcastle United, D 2-2 vs. Everton, L 1-0 vs. Fulham, D 1-1 vs. Brentford, D 2-2 vs. Ipswich Town |
| Team | Record |
|---|---|
| Arsenal | 8-0-1 |
| Hull City | 2-5-2 |
| Pos | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 9 | +9 | 24 |
| 2 | Manchester City | 9 | +10 | 21 |
| 3 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 9 | +17 | 19 |
| 4 | Chelsea | 9 | +4 | 16 |
| 11 | Hull City | 9 | +1 | 11 |
Data source: ESPN; calculation and table by Scorely.
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