Sunday, December 22, 2024

Arsenal Will Face Watford In FA Cup Quarter Final If They Beat Hull City

Arsenal have been handed a home tie with fellow Premier League side Watford in the FA Cup quarter-final, if they manage to overcome Hull City in the 5th round replay.

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The Gunners will have to see off a fifth round replay first though, after they were held to a goalless draw by a resilient Tigers defence on Saturday afternoon.

Arsene Wenger’s men will now have to squeeze another fixture in an already hectic schedule which features away trips to Barcelona, Manchester United and Tottenham respectively.

It has not been confirmed as to when the replay will take place, but early reports have suggested moving the Gunners mid-week Premier League tie against Swansea on March 2nd.

If they are to see themselves through in the replay against Steve Bruce’s side, then Quique Flores will be waiting with his Hornets, who have enjoyed a rollercoaster season so far.

Thanks to a fortunate own goal from Leeds in the fifth round, Watford scraped through to be in the hat for the draw, which was made following Sunday’s games.

Can Arsenal grab themselves yet another semi-final place and book their trip to Wembley, or will the nightmare schedule get the better of them? Let us know by commenting below! 

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