Arsenal v Hull City

Wenger ruled out Gabriel Paulista and Petr Cech but said Laurent Koscielny and David Ospina will be available.

The attacking midfielder was signed on loan until the end of the season from Manchester United on deadline day but is yet to make his first appearance for the club, but Bruce insists Powell will get his first opportunity this weekend.

“I might start Welbeck, I haven’t decided yet completely”, Wenger said on Friday at his pregame news conference.

Steve Bruce’s men beat the Seagulls in the third round to kick-start their run in this competition before winning away at League One outfit Bury in round four, meaning Hull have won seven and drawn one of their last nine games played in all competitions, recording six clean sheets in the process. “Gabriel is still out, for one more week”, Wenger told reporters.

However, with a genuine chance to win a first Premier League title in 12 years, and the not so insignificant matter of a Champions league last-16 first leg at home to Barcelona just three days after the Cup tie, Wenger is expected to make changes to his side.

On whether Elneny – who played in the last round against Burnley – would start the game, he added: “Elneny is fit”.

“Yes, I might start him [Welbeck]”.

The two teams go head-to-head again tomorrow at the Emirates in this year’s competition but memories still burn strong of their classic encounter at Wembley, when Kieran Gibbs headed off the line to prevent Hull from going 3-0 up before the Gunners finally snatched a 3-2 victory. He’s ready now, he has worked very hard and it’s a good test for me to see him as well.

Who will win the FA Cup tie between Arsenal and Hull City? It is a privilege, because 100 is quite a big number and we have always done well in the FA Cup most of the time.

“I think he can get a lot better, he’s 25 years old and he has experience”.