Jakupovic impresses as Hull earn FA Cup replay

Goalkeeper Eldin Jakupovic, was the star man for Hull City as he kept Arsenal at bay with a number of superb saves to keep the Gunners at bay and earn his side a replay in the 5th round of the FA Cup.

With Arsenal coming up against Barcelona in the Champions League on Tuesday, manager Arsene Wenger made nine changes while Steve Bruce went one further as his side showed 10 alterations as promotion back to the Barclays Premier League clearly remains Hull's top priority.

Jakupovic, was the star man for Hull City as he kept Arsenal at bay Credit: Press Association

These two had met in the final two years ago, with Bruce's side surrendering a two-goal lead as Arsenal claimed their first silverware in a decade.

They also came up against one another in the third round last season as Arsenal went on to defend the trophy - but they will have to win a replay at the KC Stadium, sandwiched in between important fixtures at home and abroad - to stay in the hunt for a third successive FA Cup.

16-year-old Josh Tymon impressed in just his second senior appearance for the Tigers Credit: Press Association

The Gunners were getting closer to an opening goal as Joel Campelldrew the best save out of Jakupovic as he turned the Costa Rican's free-kick onto the post.

Remarkably, Jakupovic's heroics continued as he tipped a deflected Welbeck shot behind at full-stretch as Wenger prepared to introduce Olivier Giroud and Alexis Sanchez from the bench.

Bruce also handed a chance to impress to 16-year-old wing back, Josh Tymon, who showed great composure throughout, even pulling off a back-heel pass when faced with World Cup winner, Per Mertesacker.