Hull had not beaten Arsenal in 14 attempts since winning on their first visit to this ground in 2008. That long run framed a night in which the…
Afterwards the Hull view was that big lessons could be taken, and that they had shown they could compete at this level. Arteta’s focus was simpler:…
The return matters for the table as much as for the mood. Enzo Maresca’s side are next in the league once the break ends, so the points banked here…
Hull had not beaten Arsenal in 14 attempts since winning on their first visit to this ground in 2008. That long run framed a night in which the visitors still made Arsenal work.
Afterwards the Hull view was that big lessons could be taken, and that they had shown they could compete at this level. Arteta’s focus was simpler: reach the break on the back of a win, with a record-matching start already on the board.
The return matters for the table as much as for the mood. Enzo Maresca’s side are next in the league once the break ends, so the points banked here set the terms for that meeting.
Hull came out for the second half with a similar attitude. Jakirovic was shown a yellow card for protesting against another decision that went against his team.
Hull made the brighter start. John Egan headed wide from a corner, the clearest early chance as Arsenal were made to defend their box.