Expected goals
Arsenal holds off Hull City at Emirates and confirms narrow victory in Premier League
Gunners overcome opponent's defensive tactics in London and extend good recent form in English championship season
Arsenal made the most of home advantage on Saturday (7) and beat Hull City 1-0, in a match valid for the tenth round of the Premier League, at Emirates Stadium. The result secured three important points for the London team in front of their fans in the British capital.
Incidents
Match Recap
Playing at home, Arsenal took the initiative of the offensive actions and sought to break through the defensive block set up by the visitors from the first minutes. The team maintained a patient attitude with ball possession on the Emirates Stadium pitch to find the necessary spaces. The only goal of the match was enough for the hosts to manage the pace of the game and neutralize any dangerous opponent's move until the final whistle.
Statistics
Possession
Shots on target
Pass accuracy
Match DNA
Six-dimensional comparison
1st half → 2nd half
Who grew or faded after the break
xG
Possession
Shots on target %
Pass %
Duels won %
Anatomy of the shots
Where each shot ended up
Territory map
Action intensity by pitch third
Arsenal
Hull City
Darker shades mean more activity in that zone
Duels
Who won more battles
Ground
Aerial
Dribbles
Player impact
Accurate passes × offensive actions (size = rating)
Players with 30+ min only.
Match standout
Top-rated player's share of the team
Hull City
Semi Ajayi
D · #6
Rating: 8.90
Match Highlights
The London team's defensive system worked impeccably to contain the opponent's sporadic attempts at quick transitions. Without suffering major scares at the back, the team led by the technical staff showed organization to stop Hull City's offensive momentum. The consistency in disarming and tactical positioning guaranteed another secure performance from the defense in their domain.
What the Numbers Say
This weekend's triumph reaffirms the excellent moment lived by the hosts, who have four wins and one draw in the last five matches played. In contrast, Hull City extended its moment of instability, now accumulating three draws and two defeats in the recent record of five games. The victory keeps the Gunners on a positive trajectory in the English elite disputes.
Lineup
How teams lined up at kick-off
Arsenal
Manager: Mikel Arteta
Starters
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Bench
Hull City
Manager: Sergej Jakirović
Starters
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Bench
Man of the match
Semi Ajayi
Hull City
Referee
Farai Hallam
Suspended
Players who became suspended in this match and will serve the suspension in the next league game.
Hull City
What Changes Now
Now, both clubs will have a few days to prepare for the 11th round of the national tournament. Arsenal returns to the field on Saturday, November 21, 2026, when they visit Newcastle United at St James' Park. Hull City will have the chance to seek recovery at home on Sunday, November 22, 2026, receiving Brighton & Hove Albion at MKM Stadium.
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