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FA Cup pressure on Arsenal says Hull's Bruce

Arsenal will go into the FA Cup final with all the pressure placed squarely on their shoulders.

They are the sentiments of Hull City manager Steve Bruce who saw his side produce a stunning 5-3 win over Sheffield United in the semi-final at Wembley on Sunday.

The Tigers are into the decider of the famous cup competition for the first time in their history but Bruce was looking to deflect the attention onto the Gunners who have won the trophy no less than 10 times.

"If you had said 10 years ago that Hull will play Arsenal in the FA Cup final, people would have been scratching their heads," Bruce said. "It just shows you what can be done.

"I've been in the competition 15 years and never been anywhere near. I've had good fortune being involved in FA Cups and today was a proper FA Cup tie. We don't see games like that very often at Wembley.

"A bit like last year when it was Wigan versus Man City, Hull play Arsenal. All the pressure will be on Arsenal because they haven't won anything in eight years," he said.

"We've still got five weeks to go. We will enjoy it, we will enjoy the occasion and gain from the experience of today."

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