Hull, winless in seven league games, travel to the leaders with their midfielder encouraged by his first Premier League goal in the 2-2 draw with Ipswich.
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Hull City midfielder Tim Iroegbunam believes the Tigers have what it takes to spring a surprise against Premier League leaders Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday, November 7. Kick-off is at 3pm UK time, which is 4pm in Nigeria.
The newly promoted visitors face a huge task, but Iroegbunam insists there is no fear in the camp. He told Hull Live that the players know Arsenal are expected to win, so they will simply give it their all.
“In the Premier League, anyone can beat anyone.”
Iroegbunam arrives in good spirits after scoring his first Premier League goal for Hull in the 2-2 draw at home to Ipswich Town on Saturday, October 31. He raced through from halfway in the 58th minute and slotted past goalkeeper Walton to level the game at 1-1.
Hull went ahead through Oliver McBurnie’s free-kick in the 68th minute, but Julio Enciso equalised for Ipswich in the 74th. The result left Hull winless in their last seven league games, although they sit 11th on 11 points from nine matches.
The Emirates Challenge
Arsenal arrive on top of the table with 24 points from nine matches and a four-game winning run in the league. They beat Liverpool 1-0 at Anfield last Sunday, with Kai Havertz scoring the decisive goal, and they are the only team with a perfect home record this season. Fans who like to forecast results can try Super9ja’s EPL prediction challenge alongside the game.
The record books are not kind to Hull either. The Tigers have not scored a goal at the Emirates since 2014, and they have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last seven matches in all competitions.
Arsenal’s team news is mixed. Bukayo Saka remains sidelined with a quad problem, but Mikel Arteta has confirmed that William Saliba and Ezri Konsa are fit to face Hull. Readers who follow the title race can check this Bet9ja promotion for Premier League weekends before kick-off.
What Hull Need
Sergej Jakirović’s side have drawn five of their first nine league games, more than any other top flight team this season. That shows they are hard to beat, and a similar compact approach could frustrate Arsenal if they can stay organised.
Preview reports suggest Hull will line up in a five-man defence with McBurnie leading the attack, and Iroegbunam is expected to play a central midfield role. Matt Crooks is suspended after collecting his fifth yellow card of the season against Ipswich.
Iroegbunam has made it clear that the plan is to compete. He said Hull know Arsenal are a good side, but that it is not unheard of for big teams to be beaten, and that the team will go in looking to win as they do in every match.
A first win in eight games would be a huge result for the club. New Bet9ja users can look at Bet9ja’s YOHAIG Premier League offer while they follow the match.
📌 Did You Know?
- Hull City have not scored at the Emirates Stadium since 2014.
- No team in the Premier League has drawn more games than Hull City this season, with five in nine.
- Arsenal are the only side with a 100% home record in the 2026/27 Premier League.
- Hull midfielder Matt Crooks is suspended after receiving his fifth yellow card of the season against Ipswich.
- The 2-2 draw with Ipswich on October 31 was the first top-flight meeting between Hull City and Ipswich Town.
