Arsenal came from a goal down to knock out FA Cup rivals Hull in a bad tempered game at the Emirates Stadium. The home side fell behind when old-timer Nick Barmby scored with the help of a deflection although all of the action very much began in the second half of the game. In the final 16 minutes a goal from Robin van Persie and a William Gallas header took the game for Arsenal but replays showed that Gallas was well offside prior to his goal.

While the game ended 2 – 1 to Arsenal there would appear to have been some heated debates in the tunnel with Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas involved in an altercation with Phil Brown’s number two Brian Horton. While there’s sure to be some kind of FA investigation into the aftermath of the game there is no doubt that Arsenal are through to the semi-finals against local rivals Chelsea.

The final four teams in this year’s FA Cup include Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal and Everton with Manchester United clear favourites at 1.4/1, Chelsea 2.75/1, Arsenal are 3.7/1 with Everton the rank outsiders at 7.8/1. While Manchester United are on course for a quadruple this year, do not write off Everton to lift the trophy in what has been one of David Moyles best seasons.