Although Arsenal were in action on Saturday, their UEFA Champions League clash with Barcelona weighed heavily on Arsene Wenger’s mind heading into their FA Cup showdown with Hull City, as shown by the Frenchman’s decision to make 9 changes to his starting lineup.
Le Prof decided on resting key players ahead of the run-in with the Blaugrana, as Nacho Monreal, Hector Bellerin, Francis Coquelin, Alexis Sanchez, and Olivier Giroud were left on the bench for their weekend clash, whilst Mesut Ozil was left out of the squad all together.
The boss has made nine changes in total. Who are you backing to make a positive impression? #AFCvHCFC #EmiratesFACup pic.twitter.com/ok08sut655
— Arsenal FC (@Arsenal) February 20, 2016
However, this decision did not pay off for the Gunners, despite handing a first start to last week’s hero vs Leicester: City Danny Welbeck, as the north London giants were unable to break down Steve Bruce’s side.
Despite mustering several goalscoring opportunities, the home side were unable to find the back of the net due to poor finishing and the heroics of The Tigers shot-stopper Jakupovic, as the two sides played out a disappointing goalless draw.
This means the FA Cup holders will be forced into a replay, with Arsenal fans on Twitter losing hope over their side’s chances of beating the Catalan giants on Tuesday.
Others just trolled the Gunners. Check out the best tweets.
Arsenal need to fix up before the Barca game I can already feel the tears that I'm going to be crying on Tursday well up now
— Wenger's Bödyguard (@nana_alaouie) February 20, 2016
Final score; Arsenal 0 - Hull 0.
— Carl Bövis (@CarlBovis_AFC) February 20, 2016
Don't think Barcelona will be shaking too much in their boots....#Arsenal
We can't even beat Hull's reserves but we expect to beat Barca? Absolutely disgraceful performance, no passion, no drive, nothing #AFC
— Patrick Timmons (@PatrickTimmons1) February 20, 2016
FT Arsenal 0-0 Hull.
— GeniusFootball (@GeniusFootball) February 20, 2016
Barcelona, be very scared.
Barca must be scared to face Arsenal now.
— WeAreChelseaFC (@WeAreChelseaFC) February 20, 2016
Arsenal to face FC Barcelona next.... pic.twitter.com/zlTQLEq9oO
— Troll Football (@TrollFootball) February 20, 2016
Arsenal fans trying to watch Barcelona matches: pic.twitter.com/44VqmPUh8M
— Footy Accumulators (@FootyAccums) February 20, 2016
Can't wait when Arsenal take aimless shots vs Barca and then Barca score 2 with their 1st shot on target.
— realm (@ArsenalRealm) February 20, 2016
If you're a tourist or have no vocal chords and you own a ticket for the Arsenal/Barca game I beg you sell it to someone else
— JG (@WilshereEra) February 20, 2016
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