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Spring is just around the corner and Arsenal are threatening their annual trick at this time of the year of allowing a season full of promise to go belly up.

They're eight points off the pace in the Premier League and trail holders Barcelona 2-0 in the Champions League.

And now the 2014 and 2015 winners are fighting to stay in the FA Cup.

Arsene Wenger - six months short of his 20th anniversary in charge of the Gunners - says he is not under mounting pressure and has told fans to “behave properly"., external

Tonight's fifth-round replay with Hull at least offers the Frenchman and his players some respite. Will their FA Cup form continue to blossom - or is their season about to wilt at the KC Stadium?

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A 12th successive season on the horizon without the Premier League title, a miracle required in Catalonia to stay in the Champions League, no wins in their last five games, growing supporter unrest..

Arsene Wenger's season is unravelling at a rate of knots and now his stuttering Arsenal side face an FA Cup replay they dare not lose.

Will the Gunners' season reach breaking point in game No 43 of a so far underwhelming campaign?