Arsenal - Hull City live updates

TEN MINUTES TO KICK-OFF: Arsenal have progressed through 14 consecutive rounds of the FA Cup. The record is 16, which the Gunners jointly hold.

Reasons for Hull fans to be optimistic? The Tigers have won four of their last five away games in all competitions, including a victory over Bury at Gigg Lane in the last round.

Today marks Arsene Wenger’s 100th FA Cup match as Arsenal manager. He has won 71 of his 99 FA Cup matches in charge of Arsenal, with 15 draws and 13 defeats.

All the stats point to an Arsenal victory this afternoon. The Gunners have won nine of their last 10 matches with Hull in all competitions, drawing the other. Hull City have won once away to Arsenal in their history - that was a 2-1 victory in the Premier League in 2008.

Arsene Wenger: "We play them every year in the FA Cup! We know them well and they are in a strong position in the Championship. We will play a strong side. A normal side."

Today's match has more than a hint of familiarity about it. This is the third consecutive season these teams have met in the FA Cup - Arsenal won the previous two meetings, including the 2014 final.

Steve Bruce is full of optimism that former Manchester United striker Nick Powell can make a positive impact this afternoon. "When you look at a game like we had on Tuesday night against Brighton, Nick could be just the type of player we’re looking for and he will have a big part to play in the coming weeks. I’ve told him that. He’s versatile and can play as a striker or as a midfielder and I’m sure he can give us that bit of impetus. Making changes is the only option I’ve got. After Arsenal, we play again on Tuesday and then Friday so I have to make sure we’re fresh enough to compete in those games as well.”

Here's some pre-match reading ahead of today's big game.

And here's how Arsenal line up today.

The Hull City line-up is in with ten changes.

Hello and welcome to our LIVE match coverage as Arsenal host Hull City in the FA Cup fifth round. Team news imminent.