Two goals in five minutes was enough for Hull City to pull off one of the biggest upsets of the season against Arsenal.
The Gunners had more shots, more possession, and yet they still ended up losing the game, which snapped their 17 month run without a loss at Emirates Stadium. Arsenal managed to get passes in bunches as well as numerous opportunities, but they once again struggled to score. The hosts didn't find the back of the net until the 50th minute when Theo Walcott made a magnificent run in the box before crossing the ball, low and hard towards the middle that defender Paul McShane unfortunately hit into his own net.
Hull City responded with a Marcio Geovanni wonder-strike from 30 yards out that even made ESPN's Top 10 plays for Saturday. The Brazilian managed scoop up a ball on the left side before he cut and rifled a beauty of a ball into the upper right corner of the net leaving keeper Manuel Almunia with no chance.
Minutes later, Hull struck again. Andy Dawson curled a corner into the area and fellow teammate Daniel Cousin managed to elude William Gallas and found enough space to place a header over back-post man, Cesc Fabregas.
With the win today, Hull has continued their impressive form in the Premiership this season, only losing once. On the other hand, as manager Arsene Wenger put it, Arsenal may have learned a lesson at the cost of an EPL title, "We don't know how costly it could be but they were committed and it was a good lesson for us. We now know that if our attitude isn't right, we can lose games."
What did you think of the upset? Even though it's early, did Arsenal cost themselves any chance at an EPL title this year with this loss? What about Geovanni's blast? Share your thoughts below.
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