Is Jack Wilshere going to ease himself back into playing? Nope, he charges forward on a lung-busting run and clatters straight into a Hull defender, winning a free-kick just outside the home side's area.

Replays then show David Meyler taking a nasty knock to the eye at the other of the pitch by the trailing foot of Laurent Koscielny.

Augustus Sammons: Arsenal are playing some sublime football at times.

Phil Neville
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"It's nice to see Jack Wilshere back. Aaron Ramsey has been fantastic on that right side, his pass for the third goal was sensational."

Now Arsenal make a change and I would imagine there will be a few relieved faces in the Hull team as Aaron Ramsey, who has been excellent, goes off. On comes Jack Wilshere in his place, making his first appearance on the pitch after five months out with a knee problem.

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George - London: We might not be as ruthless as Chelsea or other teams but i know which team i'd rather watch. This exactly why Mourinho gets irked by the boring chants. His teams can only play like that on Playstation!

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"It was another one-two and Ramsey went for absolute power when he should have placed it, and he sliced it wide."

Almost for Arsenal as Aaron Ramsey volleys over from Olivier Giroud's flick. Hull boss Steve Bruce responds to the chances for Arsenal by making another change as defender Andrew Robertson comes on for Sone Aluko. It looks like the hosts are going to a flat back four.

Cheeky from Mesut Ozil as he takes out James Chester with a brilliant flick to send Alexis Sanchez away down the left. The Chilean tries to play the ball back into the path of Ozil, but Steve Harper is out to clear.

The Hull fans have found their voice but Arsenal are stepping up a gear as Santi Cazorla plays a one-two on the edge of the area and is about to pull the trigger, before Paul McShane powers in and hacks the ball behind.

Phil Neville
BBC Radio 5 live

"This is better from Hull - David Meyler has made the difference. He's given the team energy."

Hull have found some belief and it is almost 3-2 as Ahmed Elmohamady swings in a cross from the right and finds Paul McShane, who powers a header just over. This might not be as easy as Arsenal were anticipating at half time.

Phil Neville
BBC Radio 5 live

"Arsenal are complaining about the tackle in the build-up but it was a brilliant ball in from Ahmed Elmohamady and a good header."

A lifeline for Hull as they pull a goal back. David Meyler and Laurent Koscielny challenge for a loose ball and it squeezes out to Ahmed Elmohamady, who lifts the ball into the area and Stephen Quinn heads home. Arsenal were fuming, they wanted a free-kick for Meyler's challenge on Francis Coquelin during the build-up but the goal stands.

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Ronaldo Burgundy: Compared to Di Maria at £59million, Sanchez looking like £35million very well spent. #InWengerWeTrust

Agubata Odinaka: On tonight's display, Hull City will be relegated in any of the top 6 leagues in Europe. So much for the quality of the EPL.

Arsenal are good at finding and exploiting the gaps in Hull's three-man defence and Alexis Sanchez almost creates a chance for Olivier Giroud when he sprays the ball from halfway through the middle for his team-mate to chase, but Steve Harper is quick off his line to get to the ball first.

Phil Neville
BBC Radio 5 live

"Arsenal have been fantastic. It was the result at the Etihad which changed their season. They have gone to Man City, Man Utd and Liverpool and won - which you have to do if you want to become champions."

Kevin Uppal, Leeds: "All this talk of Arsenal winning the league in a few years? Have we forgotten they are 13 points away from a Chelsea team of youngsters, most of whom haven't reached their peak potential? Reality check needed."

Hull boss Steve Bruce storms out of his seat and strides towards the edge of his technical area, barking instructions at an unfortunate player. The hosts have not started this half as well as he would have liked, with Arsenal continuing to look untroubled.

Phil Neville
BBC Radio 5 live

"Hull have got three games to go - they won't get relegated tonight. They need to make sure they keep their heads, their composure and don't concede four, five, six or seven. That would really damage them."

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Hull are straight on the attack but it is nothing to worry David Ospina as Sone Aluko slices an effort well off target. Frustrating stuff for Hull boss Steve Bruce.