Martin Armo: Why wasn't Cazorla taking that penalty?

Andrew Hook: Why didn't Cazorla take the pen? Another baffling decision by Arsene Wenger and his merry men!

Loveof Football: CAZORLA is the penalty taker why did Sanchez take that though? Really trying to be like Ronaldo

Jake Livermore handles in the area and is sent off after blocking Francis Coquelin's goal-bound shot. The referee points to the spot. But Eldin Jakupovic guesses correctly and saves Alexis Sanchez's low spot-kick diving to his right.

That could be a massive moment for Hull. The Tigers are down to 10 men and at 2-0 it would probably have been curtains.

Jakupovic might have been partially at fault for Arsenal's opening goal but he's redeemed himself since.

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A rare meaningful forray into the Arsenal half from Hull gives them their first clear-cut chance of the afternoon. Abel Hernandez rolls the ball into the path of Robert Snodgrass and the Scotland striker strokes an effort at goal. Petr Cech is stationed in the right place, though, and gathers.

Santi Cazorla is the first man in Roger East's notebook. Ahmed Elmohamady looks to escape down the right flank after outpacing Alex Iwobi but Cazorla stops him in his tracks

Relentless from the Gunners here. Alex Iwobi's shot brings a fine save out of Eldin Jakupovic with a low shot. Mesut Ozil latches on to the follow up but he is unable to hit the target and the ball ends up in the stands with the Hull fans. They might be advised to hang on to it for a few minutes to enable Mike Phelan to get them organised again. 

Ominously it's all Arsenal now. Alexis Sanchez is through on goal but is denied an opportunity by Andrew Robertson's last-ditch tackle.

David Burns
BBC Radio Humberside

The goalkeeper should have let it go from Theo Walcott's initial shot. It was an untidy goal to concede from a Hull City point of view.  

Jason Roberts
Former West Brom striker on Final Score

Arsenal deserve to be in front but if you are going to concede then make sure it's a worldy. That wasn't a worldy.

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This graphic shows the average positions of each player during the first 20 minutes at the KCOM Stadium.

Fair to say that Arsenal (on the right) are on the offensive, given that only three of their 10 outfield players are placed inside their own half.

The first flicker of a chance for the visitors. A neat passing move allows Theo Walcott to cross for Alexis Sanchez near the penalty spot. However, the Chile forward scoops his shot high into the stands much to the delight of the home fans.

Hull's flame-haired Sam Clucas, with orange boots to match, has made a bright start, coming deep demanding the ball and using it intelligently. A couple of long-range passes from the midfielder have stretched Arsenal's full-backs.

Hull boss Mike Phelan, besuited and wearing a fetching lilac tie, is up off his seat to issue some instructions to his players from the technical area. The home side starting to settle on the ball a bit more now.

A nice slick start from Arsenal as their crisp passing prods for weaknesses in the Hull backline. Players in amber and black shirts doing their best impression of the Maginot Line. Could be a long afternoon for Curtis Davies and company.

A hearty round of applause for Daniel Wilkinson as there undoubtedly will be at non-league Shaw Lane today... And now we're under way here at the KCOM Stadium.

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Before kick-off at the KCOM Stadium there is a minute's applause for ex-Hull trainee Daniel Wilkinson, who died after collapsing during a match for non-league Shaw Lane on Monday.

Shaw Lane plan to "celebrate" the life of the 24-year-old defender during today's Northern Premier League First Division South game with Romulus.

As well as the tribute in this afternoon's programme, the South Yorkshire club will also name a stand at their ground in his honour.

"It will be an emotional day and we hope we can do Daniel proud," said Shaw Lane club secretary Dave Exley.

Martin Keown
Former England defender on Final Score,

I don't think Mike Phelan is too concerned he has not been named permanent Hull boss yet. He is very good, very calm and he's probably relishing the situation. I hope they treat him seriously and offer him the same money as Steve Bruce.

Football Focus

Hull City were many people's favourites for relegation this season but have impressed under caretaker manager Mike Phelan. 

Phelan was offered the job full time this week but reports , externalsuggest he is unhappy with the wages offered in the contract. 

Former Hull City midfielder Kevin Kilbane: "I think Phelan feels undervalued after what he has achieved this season. 

"The club has to back him after the start he has got. They have to show they mean business with him. If it is as we believe that he has been offered a very poor contract, it is poor on clubs behalf."

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Rio Ferdinand and Paul Scholes reckon he's good enough., external And now it seems Hull City have finally agreed Mike Phelan is the right man to lead the Premier League new boys on a full-time basis.

The 53-year-old, caretaker boss since Steve Bruce's departure in July, was named Premier League manager of the month for August.

But, with a takeover of the club pending, Phelan's long-term future at the club has been uncertain.

"It's a case now of sifting through the offer and getting down to what hopefully will be further discussions," he told BBC Radio Humberside.

Eniitan Emmanuel: Wenger dropping AOC is good news. I hope he drops Walcott too after Perez has settled in

JohnMadrid: And given that @Arsenal team, I'm expecting this to be an unnecessarily difficult game. Why, why..Walcott starts again???