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Arsenal were average

With Hull embroiled in a promotion battle, and Arsenal targeting their first Premier League since 2004, the last thing either team needed on Saturday was a draw, but a 0-0 final means a replay at the KC Stadium.

The visitors had goalkeeper Eldin Jakupovic to thank for keeping a clean sheet. He made an outstanding save from a Joel Campbell free kick; a brilliant stop from Danny Welbeck; and a total of nine saves overall -- bringing to mind the night a few weeks ago when Southampton's Fraser Forster put in a similar man-of-the-match performance against the Gunners in a 0-0 draw on Feb.