Slydodge:
Bookmakers have set the handicap at -2, but that was before the injury to Arsenal skipper Cesc Fabregas. Against Burnley, when Fabregas came off injured, the Gunners really did not look like they were going to score. Their defence also looks a bit dodgy and actually IMO they were fortunate not to lose against Burnley.
Now, with Fabregas set to miss out this game against Hull City, the handicap will definitely go down to -1.75 or even -1.5. So that is why I will take this bet early, at +2 for Hull City.
-2 ball on the Asian line would mean that the Gunners would need to win by three in order to clear the handicap. The Gunners do have a fantastic record at the Emirates, however without their two best players, I really doubt that they will win by three goals or more. Since the injury to Van Persie, Arsenal have only won two of the last five in the League. They lost against Sunderland 1-0, Chelsea 0-3, and drew their last game at Burnley. I am also taking note that in their last five games without Van Persie, Arsenal are yet to score three in one game.
Not going to be an easy win for the Gunners. Arshavin to score.
Arsenal 2-1 Hull City
