Preview: Hull City welcomes Arsenal in an FA Cup Final preview
The difference between the Champions League and the Europa League is significant. With just one point separating them from that line, Arsenal need to earn as many points as possible in their remaining fixtures.
A victory over West Ham mid-week was enough to move them back into the top four, with Everton losing to Crystal Palace. The Gunners now have their fate in their own hands, and will need to be at their best down the stretch.
Sunday’s match against Hull City will be a preview of the FA Cup Final, where both these sides will go head-to-head at Wembley Stadium.
But before they can focus on silverware, they will both want to grab maximum points at KC Stadium Sunday afternoon.
Arsenal can go four points clear of Everton with a victory, but Everton only take the field later in the day. Arsene Wenger may also have some new faces back in the squad, which could help guide his side to victory.
Mathieu Flamini was unavailable against Wigan and West Ham, but the Frenchman will return from suspension. Kieran Gibbs will not be available, as the English defender is out with a hamstring injury. The return of Nachol Monreal is probable, after the Spanish international was forced off in the FA Cup semifinal with a dead leg.
Wenger will have Mesut Ozil back in the squad, as the German is fully recovered from his hamstring injury. Since his absence in the team, the Gunners have struggled, but his return could really help them with four important Premier League matches remaining.
Steve Bruce’s side are not as far up the league standings, but at the moment they are six points clear of the relegation zone.
Sunday will give them a chance to get another look at the FA Cup Final opponents, while also proving that they will not be pushovers.
Nikica Jelavic and Shane Long will return to the squad, after they were forced to miss the FA Cup clash with Sheffield United, due to being cup-tied. Both of them will offer a serious threat to the Arsenal back-four, which have proven to be vulnerable at times this season.
Where to watch this match - live stream, start time, TV channels, live scores
Watch Hull City vs Arsenal live on Sunday, April 20, 2014:
In Canada at 9:05 ET on: Sportsnet 360, TalkSport Radio, Sportsnet World
In the UK at 14:05 BST on: Sky Sports 1/HD, Sky Go, TalkSport Radio, Arsenal Player, Sky Go Extra
In the USA at 9:05 ET on: NBC Sports Live Extra, TalkSport Radio, SiriusXM FC, NBCSN
For full TV listings of this match, please visit the Hull City vs Arsenal match page.
