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Hull boss Bruce upset with Arsenal FA Cup replay

Hull City boss Steve Bruce is unhappy with an FA Cup replay after their 0-0 draw at Arsenal.

The Tigers had goalkeeper Eldin Jakupovic to thank for keeping the hosts at bay as the Switzerland international made a number of important saves to keep the scoreline goalless.

"I said before, there is nobody more traditionalist than me when it comes to the FA Cup but why can't we just go to penalties?" he said.

"Why do we have to have a replay? Supporters have to find the money to support their team. In the past to win a European cup you had to play six or seven games, now it's 17.

"We all love the FA Cup and for our club, the final was the biggest day in our lives. We play Ipswich on Tuesday and you know when you come to the Emirates you are going to have to run a million miles.

"A footballer can play three games in three days if he wants but you can't play with the energy or intensity that you need to win a Championship game or an FA Cup tie.

"And that's the big reason why. We have a game on Tuesday and then on Friday. Then the following Tuesday then Friday again. It's ridiculous the number of games we have got coming up."

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