Arsenal will host Hull City in one of the 10th-round matches in the English Premier League on the evening of 7 November, with the league leaders looking to maintain their strong start to the campaign.

Mikel Arteta’s side moved to the top of the table after securing a 1-0 victory away to Liverpool in their previous league match. The decisive goal came in the 16th minute, giving Arsenal a fourth consecutive Premier League win.

That result took Arsenal above Manchester City and left them with 24 points from eight victories. The Gunners have suffered only one setback so far this season.

Hull City’s form has gone in the opposite direction following a promising beginning to their league campaign. Sergej Jakirovic’s team were held to a 2-2 draw at home by Ipswich in their most recent match, extending their run without a win to eight games in all competitions.

Hull City’s last victory came at the end of August. They have won only twice in the Premier League this season, while five draws and two defeats have left them with 11 points and 11th place in the standings.

Head-to-head record and match outlook

Arsenal and Hull City have met 26 times. Arsenal have won 18 of those encounters, while Hull City have prevailed in three. The remaining five matches ended in draws.

The London club also come into the fixture with four successive Premier League victories, while Hull City are still searching for a win after eight matches across all competitions.

Bookmakers regard Arsenal as clear favourites for the game, reflecting the contrast between the two teams’ recent results and league positions.

The prediction is for Arsenal to win on home soil without conceding a goal.