FA Cup: Walcott, Giroud at the double as Arsenal ousts Hull
Posted March 08, 2016 6:00 am
HULL, England (AP) - Olivier Giroud and Theo Walcott both scored twice as FA Cup holder Arsenal easily eliminated Hull on Tuesday, overcoming the second-tier side 4-0 to reach the quarterfinals at the second attempt.
After winning the fifth-round replay, Arsenal's quest for a third successive FA Cup title continues on Sunday with a home match against Watford.
Although Arsenal ended a five-match winless run, Per Mertesacker, Aaron Ramsey and Gabriel Paulista came off injured at Hull.
Arsenal's Per Mertesacker leaves the pitch after being injured during their FA Cup fifth round replay soccer match against Hull City, at the KC Stadium, Hull, England. Tuesday, March 8, 2016. (Mike Egerton/PA via AP) UNITED KINGDOM OUT
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Arsenal's Calum Chambers, left, and Hull City's Nick Powell battle for the ball during their FA Cup fifth round replay soccer match, at the KC Stadium, Hull, England. Tuesday, March 8, 2016. (Mike Egerton/PA via AP) UNITED KINGDOM OUT
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