Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is set to AXE Petr Cech for their clash with Hull City.

The 34-year-old gifted Chelsea their third goal in the Gunners 3-1 defeat on Saturday when he passed straight to Cesc Fabregas.

It is understood there has been concern recently among the Gunners coaching staff about Cech's general form and his kicking in particular, says the Daily Star.

There is a feeling within the club that Wenger needs to make a statement following the two defeats - at home to Watford and at Stamford Bridge - which have wrecked the club's hopes of winning a first title in 13 years.

They now trail the Blues by 12 points and in-form Hull will be aiming to take advantage of the faltering Gunners on Saturday.

Replacing Cech with David Ospina would be ideal preparation for the Colombian to face Bayern Munich in Germany next Wednesday.