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FA Cup Final: Paul Merson previews Arsenal v Hull

Image: Wenger: fans could turn on him if they lose on Saturday

This has been a good season for Arsenal. There are only a few competitions that they can realistically win and on Saturday they should win one of them when they play Hull in the FA Cup Final.

I have to say they have been poor in the last few weeks of the season and Bruce needs to tell his players to forget about that and remember what they did in the first 30 games when they were pushing for a top-10 finish. It will be hard for them without Nikica Jelavic and Shane Long (who are both cup tied) because they're the ones that give them a bit extra. Matty Fryatt is a good goalscorer - probably a better goalscorer than the other two - but he hasn't got the pace and he isn't going to run away from anybody. They will have to give him good service. I think if Arsenal score first then that will be it because I don't see Hull coming back and scoring two. It is going to be a hot summer's day and if the game opens up then you don't want to be chasing a football match against Arsenal. The first goal is going to be so important. If Hull score it then it's game on - but if Arsenal score it then it's game over. PAUL PREDICTS: Arsenal to win 3-0.

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