English Premier League leaders Arsenal are seeking a fifth consecutive league win when they host Hull on Saturday.
Mikel Arteta’s side reclaimed top spot from Manchester City with a crucial 1-0 away win at Liverpool in their most recent outing.
The win was even more special for the Gunners who had not won at Anfield in 14 years.
Arsenal sit atop the English Premier League table with 24 points from their opening nine games, as they aim to retain the title they won last season.
They face a Hull side who are currently in 11th place with 11 points after a seven-game winless run in the league.
The newly promoted side started the campaign strongly with three straight victories in all competitions but have found it difficult in recent weeks.
The Tigers’ biggest characteristic this season has been their ability to avoid defeat despite struggling to win. They have already recorded five draws, one of the highest totals in the division.
Arsenal have won all four of their Premier League home matches this season and have conceded only two goals.
Will this be a fifth straight league win for the home team or can Hull earn yet another point this season? Here is our predicted outcome for the match.
What time does Arsenal vs Hull start?
The match kicks off at 6PM E.A.T at the Emirates Stadium
Arsenal vs Hull team news
Arsenal have received a significant boost with William Saliba returning to full training after missing the entire season so far with a back problem.
Saliba was named on the bench for Wednesday’s Champions League victory over Slavia Prague but did not feature.
This could be key as Ezri Konsa suffered a minor injury in midweek against Slavia Prague.
Teenager Max Dowman is sidelined as he serves his suspension but Christian Tzolis is expected to start.
Noni Madueke, Martin Odeegard and Kai Havertz are all expected to retain their spots in the starting XI.
For Hull, Matt Crooks is suspended after picking up his fifth yellow card of the Premier League campaign during the 2-2 draw with Ipswich.
He will sit this one out alongside Matt Targett, Darko Gyabi and Charlie Hughes who are all injured.
Ryan Giles and Regan Slater are both expected to start for the visitors to offer support to Ollie McBurnie in the final third.
Arsenal vs Hull head-to-head and current form
The two teams have met regularly over the years, with Arsenal winning the majority of their encounters.
The most recent meeting was in February 2017, when Arsenal won 2-0 at Hull, with Alexis Sanchez scoring both goals.
One particularly notable result came in 2008, when Hull produced one of the biggest shocks in the fixture’s history by winning 2-1 at the Emirates.
Current form:
Arsenal – WWLWD
Hull – DDLDL
Arsenal vs Hull previous games
- Arsenal 2-0 Hull (February 11, 2017)
- Hull 1-4 Arsenal (September 17, 2016)
- Hull 0-4 Arsenal (March 8, 2016)
- Arsenal 0-0 Hull (February 20, 2016)
- Hull 1-3 Arsenal (May 4, 2015)
Arsenal vs Hull prediction
Arsenal are top of the table, have won four consecutive league matches and have a perfect home record.
Hull have not won in their last five league games and have lost three of their last four away matches in all competitions.
The home win is therefore the strongest result-market selection.
Prediction – Arsenal to win – PLACE YOUR BET ON THIS GAME HERE!