Theo Walcott has revealed Arsenal’s players held a morale-boosting meeting in a bid to save their faltering season.

Hull City 0 Arsenal 4: Arsene Wenger needn’t have worried. Hull never remotely appeared likely to add insult to the injuries sustained by his Arsenal side, as victory came at a potentially damaging cost for the FA Cup holders.

Arsene Wenger has passionately defended his position as Arsenal boss and insists he has become bored of people questioning whether he has what it takes to continue in the job.

Everton will face Chelsea in the pick of the FA Cup quarter-finals.

Republic of Ireland international midfielder David Meyler is on the verge of signing a new long-term deal at Hull.

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Republic of Ireland winger James McClean has been given a vote of confidence by West Brom captain Darren Fletcher. McClean has been at the centre of controversy again after turning away from the English flag during the anthem before Albion’s recent pre-season friendly in America against Charleston Battery.

Hull midfielder Jake Livermore has been suspended by his club and the FA after reportedly failing a drugs test.

Burnley are relegated after just one season in the Barclays Premier League - and they may just drag Hull down with them after a 1-0 win at the KC Stadium.

Hull City 1 Arsenal 3: There are occasions when the recurring criticism of Arsenal and their manager Arsene Wenger simply appears absurd.

Brendan Rodgers has ordered his ailing Liverpool team to toughen up if they are to mount a serious challenge for a return to the UEFA Champions League next season.

Brendan Rodgers has ordered his ailing Liverpool team to toughen up if they are to mount a serious challenge for a return to the UEFA Champions League next season.

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Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers is unsure if striker Daniel Sturridge will be fit enough to play again this season.

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Sunderland head coach Gus Poyet has been charged with improper conduct by the Football Association after his touchline bust-up with Hull boss Steve Bruce.

Ireland international Paul McShane has been accused of diving by Sunderland manager Gus Poyet, with the Uruguayan likening him to a ballet dancer.

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Hull’s players have anointed newly-arrived Mike Phelan as the Barclays Premier League’s first “assistant manager of the month”.

Hull v Aston Villa: tonight: Hull boss Steve Bruce has ridiculed reports linking him with a summer move to Fulham.

Football fans of all stripes and none will need no telling that, of late, the quality of Mersey has been strained, writes Liam Mackey.

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All the team news from around the grounds ahead of Week 23 in the Premier League - more to follow as it comes in.

Hull will pay up to £2.3m for Tom Ince after they reached a compensation agreement with Blackpool over the winger.

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Petr Cech may not want to compare this Chelsea team to others he has been involved with, but the long-serving goalkeeper believes they have “huge potential” this season.

Under-fire West Brom boss Alan Irvine believes his side’s gruelling goalless draw at Hull will provide a timely tonic as the Baggies prepare to head into the busy festive fixture programme.

Hull, who play West Bromwich in the Premier League at the KC stadium today, are under investigation by UEFA for possible breaches of financial fair play rules.

Christian Eriksen has set his sights on curing Tottenham’s White Hart Lane woe after getting the side out of jail at Hull.

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Nottingham Forest are in talks with Hull about a potential loan deal for Tom Ince.

All the team news from around the grounds ahead of Week 7 in the Premier League - more to follow as it comes in.

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David Meyler believes Brian Lenihan has all the attributes required to make a success of his move from Cork City to Premier League Hull City.

Good afternoon and welcome to our coverage of Transfer Deadline Day.

Manchester United are haunted by many things these days, not least the ghosts of times past.

Hull’s name will be absent from Friday’s Europa League group stage draw after the away goals rule ended their first foray in the competition prematurely.

Hull’s first Europa League campaign ended in disappointment at the play-off stage after a vital away goal for Lokeren saw the Belgian side through at the KC Stadium last night — despite Ireland’s Robbie Brady’s best efforts.

Hull have completed the signing of Michael Dawson from Tottenham for an undisclosed fee.

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Tottenham will face Cypriot side AEL Limassol in the final play-off round of the Europa League.