Saturday Elneny v ElMohamady | FA CUP 2016

Saturday, February 20th 2016

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is expected to rest his key players with Tuesday’s Barcelona match in mind.

Wenger confirmed David Ospina will replace Petr Cech in goal, while January signing Mohamed Elneny is in contention for his second start.

Hull manager Steve Bruce says Nick Powell, who is on loan from Manchester United, will make his debut.

Egyptian winger Elmohamady will face his Egyptian team mate Elneny for the first time.

However, on-loan duo Chuba Akpom and Isaac Hayden will be ineligible to play against their parent club.

WHAT THE PLAYERS SAY:

Mohamed Elneny

i'm so excited to face you in this game bro @Elmo_27

— Mohamed ELNeny (@ElNennyM) February 1, 2016

Ahmed ElMohamady

Arsenal away in the FA Cup, see u soon bro @ElNennyM

— Ahmed Elmohamady (@Elmo_27) January 31, 2016

WHAT THE MANAGERS SAY

Arsenal manager 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.”

Hull City manager Steve Bruce on loan signing Nick Powell: “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.

“He’ll definitely play on Saturday, as will all of the ones who haven’t been playing recently.

“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.”

MATCH FACTS

Head-to-head

This is the third consecutive season these teams have met in the FA Cup

– Arsenal won the previous two meetings, including the 2014 final.
– The Gunners have won nine of their last 10 matches with Hull in all competitions, drawing the other.
– The Tigers have won once away to Arsenal in their history

Arsenal

– Arsenal have won their last eight FA Cup matches at home.
– They have been knocked out in the fifth round in two of the previous four seasons.
– Wenger has won 71 of his 99 FA Cup matches in charge of Arsenal, with 15 draws and 13 defeats.

Hull City

– Hull have won four of their last five away games in all competitions, including a victory over Bury at Gigg Lane in the last round.
– They have conceded just two goals in their last eight matches in all competitions.
– This is the third time in eight seasons they have reached the fifth round
– They won on the previous two occasions in 2009 and 2014.