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Arsenal are aiming to cement themselves at the top of the Premier League table when they face Hull City at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
The Gunners are three points clear of Manchester City in second, are chasing back-to-back titles for the first time in the Premier League era.
Meanwhile, Hull's main ambition is to avoid relegation after being promoted from the Championship via the play-offs.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Arsenal vs. Hull City key stats
- Arsenal have won their last four league games.
- Hull are winless in seven league matches (D5, L2).
- Arsenal are unbeaten in 14 head-to-heads (W12, D2).
Arsenal vs. Hull City preview: Gunners to go six clear?
Arsenal vs Hull — Tale of the Tape
| Arsenal | vs | Hull |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Position | 11th |
| 24 | Points | 11 |
| 14 | Goals For | 11 |
| 5 | Goals Against | 10 |
| 6 | Clean Sheets | 3 |
| 1st (H) | Home / Away Rank | 14th (A) |
Arsenal have been almost flawless in defending their Premier League title this season.
The Gunners have won eight of nine games, only losing to in-form Brighton & Hove Albion.
That includes a famous 1-0 win at Anfield last weekend, beating Liverpool there for the first time in 14 years in the top flight.
Mikel Arteta's men followed that up with a 2-1 victory at Slavia Prague in the Champions League, although Ezri Konsa was forced off with injury, meaning William Saliba could play for the first time this season after coming back from injury.
As for Hull, Matt Crooks is suspended after picking up his fifth booking this term in their 2-2 draw at home to Ipswich Town last time out.
The Tigers also have a growing injury list, which will not help them heading to the Emirates.
Sergej Jakirovic will try to mastermind a similar plan to what Phil Brown did at 2008 when his Hull side shocked Arsenal with a 2-1 win at the Emirates.
That was the last time they beat the Gunners, and as the home side are the champions this time around, it would be a bigger shock if they were to win again.
Arsenal vs. Hull City form guide & betting tips
| Arsenal | vs | Hull |
|---|---|---|
LWWWW |
Form | LDLDD |
| 12 | Points | 3 |
| 2nd | Form Table | 16th |
| 6 | Goals For | 6 |
| 4 | Goals Against | 8 |
DWLWW |
Form (All Comps) | LDLDD |
Whispers predicts: Arsenal 3-1 Hull City
Arsenal are 2/11 (1.18) favourites, but while we side with the bookies, we want to explore other bets, and you can too using our Ladbrokes welcome offer.
Given Hull have scored in five of their last six games, BTTS – Yes at 6/4 (2.50) offers value, while Declan Rice is one to watch as he leads the league in terms of assists (five).
Rice to assist anytime at 13/4 (4.25) is therefore worth a punt, while our final pick focuses on corners.
Six of Hull's last seven competitive fixtures have featured 11+ corners, so Over 10.5 corners at 5/4 (2.25) is worth backing.
Overall, we are predicting a 3-1 Arsenal victory, which is available at 12/1 (13.00).
> Over 10.5 corners at 2.25 | Likelihood: Medium
> BTTS – Yes at 2.50 | Likelihood: Medium
> Rice to assist anytime at 4.25 | Likelihood: Medium