Hull City 0-3 Arsenal Highlights

Arsenal kept control of the destiny of the fourth and final Champions League spot as Lukas Podolski scored twice in a comfortable win at Hull.

Arsenal, who move four points ahead of Everton, were given a fright early on when Shane Long blazed over.

But the Gunners took control as Santi Cazorla set up Aaron Ramsey to fire in and Podolski buried a half-volley.

Podolski turned in a loose ball after the break and Hull never threatened to peg back their FA Cup final opponents.

Watch English Premier League match, Hull City Vs Arsenal highlights here.

Venue: KC Stadium
Date: Sunday, 20 April, 2014
Kick off: 14:05 GMT

Head-to-head

These sides have only met on 17 occasions in all competitions, Arsenal have won 11 of them (L3, D3).

The Gunners have also won four of the five Premier League meetings, including both of Hull’s home games.

Nicklas Bendtner’s first Arsenal goal since March 2011 helped them beat Hull 2-0 in the reverse fixture on 4 December.

Hull City

The Tigers have won their last two league games on home soil.

Hull scored five goals from just seven shots on target in their FA Cup semi-final against Sheffield United last time out.

The Tigers scored more goals in the second half of their final home game of 2013 – six, against Fulham – than they’ve managed in the seven home games since (five).

Only Crystal Palace (two) have earned fewer points from losing positions this season than Hull (three).

Hull have the fifth-best defence in the Premier League this season (33 games, 40 goals conceded).

If only the second half of games counted this season Hull would be bottom of the league.

Steve Bruce becomes the seventh manager to take charge of 350 Premier League matches this weekend.

Arsenal

Arsenal have failed to keep a clean sheet in any of their last five league matches.

The average age of Arsenal’s starting XI against West Ham midweek was 29 years 188 days – their oldest team in the Premier League since May 2003 (30y 18d v Leeds United).

The Gunners have won just four of their last 12 Premier League matches (W4, D4, L4), taking just 16 points from the last 36 available.

They have lost four of their last five league away matches, conceding 15 goals.

The Gunners have won 18 of the 20 league games in which they have scored first this season (D1, L1) – a Premier League-high.

Arsenal have won all five games against promoted sides this season without conceding a goal.

Olivier Giroud has scored 20 goals in all competitions this season for Arsenal.

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