Arsenal vs Hull live: Latest score and updates from the Emirates

Follow the latest from North London as Championship leaders Hull travel south to Arsenal

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Welcome to the Independent’s live coverage of the FA Cup fifth round as Arsenal host Hull City at the Emirates in the early kick-off. Arsene Wenger’s side will have one eye on the Champions League round-of-16 clash with Barcelona in midweek on the back of a morale-boosting victory over Premier League leaders Leicester City.

The Tigers, meanwhile, sit atop of the Championship table as they continue their attempts to climb back into the top flight at the first time of asking under manager Steve Bruce.

• Gunners expected to rest key players for Barca test
• David Opsina likely to play in Petr Cech’s absence
• Manchester United Nick Powel loanee to start for Hull
• Duo Chuba Akpom and Isaac Hayden will be ineligible to play
• Kick-off at 12.45pm at the Emirates Stadium

Today’s other fixtures...

• Reading vs West Bromwich Albion – 3pm
• Watford vs Leeds United – 3pm 
• Bournemouth vs Everton – 5.15pm

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