Hull City v
West Ham
Sat 21st Nov - Kingston Communications Stadium
Hull City
2 - 1
Stoke City
Sun 8th Nov - Kingston Communications Stadium
By James Dall Last updated: 26th September 2008
Wenger: Tigers test
Arsene Wenger will turn to his more experienced charges for Saturday's Premier League encounter versus Hull City.
Gunners boss Wenger sent out the club's youngest ever side - with an average age of just 19 - in the 6-0 Carling Cup win over Sheffield United on Tuesday.
A whole host of changes are expected for the clash against Phil Brown's Hull, with the likes of Cesc Fabregas, 21, and Emmanuel Adebayor, 24, expected to return to the starting XI.
Arsenal are currently top of the table and are seeking their fourth consecutive league three points, but will be wary of facing a Hull outfit that has impressed early on this term.
The newly-promoted Tigers have begun the 2008/09 campaign in encouraging fashion, amounting eight points from their opening five matches.
Their last league outing ended in a 2-2 draw with Everton, and Brown will be aware his side must shore up their defence if they are to secure what would be a surprise result at Emirates Stadium.
Wenger has been boosted by the news that French left-back Gael Clichy should be fit for the clash after recovering from Bolton striker Kevin Davies' challenge that left him with a bruised shin.
Former Manchester United defender Mikael Silvestre could make his Arsenal debut after returning to fitness from a thigh injury.
Samir Nasri has failed to shrug off a knee problem in time, while midfielder Alexandre Song faces a late fitness test after he injured his hip against the Blades.
Hull defender Anthony Gardner has been ruled out of the showdown in North London with a thigh problem.
New signing Kamil Zayatte, who made his first start against the Toffees, is set to retain his place alongside defender Michael Turner.
George Boateng is likely to be restored in midfield but Stelios Giannakopoulos, who joined the club this week, lacks match fitness and is unlikely to be under consideration.
Arsenal: Almunia, Sagna, Toure, Gallas, Clichy, Eboue, Denilson, Fabregas, Walcott, Van Persie, Adebayor.
Hull City: Myhill, McShane, Turner, Zayatte, Dawson, Mendy, Ashbee, Marney, Halmosi, Cousin, King.
| Time | Fixture |
|---|---|
| Sunday 8th November | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| 13:30 | Hull vs Stoke |
| Saturday 21st November | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| 15:00 | Hull vs West Ham |
| Wednesday 25th November | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| 19:45 | Hull vs Everton |
| Saturday 28th November | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| 15:00 | Man City vs Hull |
| Saturday 5th December | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| 15:00 | Aston Villa vs Hull |
| Saturday 12th December | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| 15:00 | Hull vs Blackburn |
| Saturday 19th December | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| 17:30 | Arsenal vs Hull |
| Sunday 27th December | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| 16:00 | Hull vs Man Utd |
| Tuesday 29th December | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| 20:00 | Bolton vs Hull |
| Saturday 9th January | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| 12:45 | Hull vs Chelsea |
| Saturday 16th January | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| 15:00 | Tottenham vs Hull |
| Tuesday 26th January | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| 19:45 | Man Utd vs Hull |
| Saturday 30th January | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| 15:00 | Hull vs Wolverhampton |
| Saturday 6th February | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| 15:00 | Hull vs Man City |
| Wednesday 10th February | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| 19:45 | Blackburn vs Hull |
| Time | Result |
|---|---|
| Saturday 31st October | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| Burnley 2 - 0 Hull | |
| Saturday 24th October | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| Hull 0 - 0 Portsmouth | |
| Monday 19th October | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| Fulham 2 - 0 Hull | |
| Saturday 3rd October | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| Hull 2 - 1 Wigan | |
| Saturday 26th September | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| Liverpool 6 - 1 Hull | |
| Wednesday 23rd September | |
| Carling Cup | |
| Hull 0 - 4 Everton | |
| Saturday 19th September | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| Hull 0 - 1 Birmingham | |
| Saturday 12th September | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| Sunderland 4 - 1 Hull | |
| Saturday 29th August | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| Wolverhampton 1 - 1 Hull | |
| Tuesday 25th August | |
| Carling Cup | |
| Hull 3 - 1 Southend | |
| Saturday 22nd August | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| Hull 1 - 0 Bolton | |
| Wednesday 19th August | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| Hull 1 - 5 Tottenham | |
| Saturday 15th August | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| Chelsea 2 - 1 Hull | |
| Sunday 9th August | |
| Friendly Match | |
| Hull 0 - 1 Aberdeen | |
| Friday 31st July | |
| Barclays Asia Trophy | |
| Hull 0 - 3 Tottenham | |
| Wednesday 29th July | |
| Barclays Asia Trophy | |
| Hull 1 - 1 Beijing Guoan | |
| Saturday 25th July | |
| Friendly Match | |
| Sheff Wed 0 - 0 Hull | |
| Tuesday 21st July | |
| Friendly Match | |
| Carlisle 1 - 2 Hull | |
| Saturday 18th July | |
| Friendly Match | |
| North Ferriby Utd 0 - 6 Hull | |
| Pos | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Bolton Wanderers | 11 | 11 |
| 17 | West Ham United | 11 | 10 |
| 18 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 12 | 10 |
| 19 | Hull City | 11 | 8 |
| 20 | Portsmouth | 12 | 7 |
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Paul Merson fears for Phil Brown - and says Hull couldn't be facing a worse game than home to Stoke.
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Hull came from behind to beat Stoke 2-1 at the KC Stadium to ease the pressure on Phil Brown.
Under-fire Hull City boss Phil Brown is planning for the long-term with the Tigers.
Adam Pearson insists that Phil Brown's job is not on the line despite a dismal start to the season.
Seyi Olofinjana thinks that Hull's players, as well as manager Phil Brown, need to improve their game.
Hull City boss Phil Brown claims there is no extra pressure on him to beat Stoke this weekend.