The Gunners know they can make a real statement by winning, even to their own supporters who have doubts whether they have the strength to mount a serious title challenge. The German coach is hoping to build on three successive victories against the Tigers. I knew I was going to come on but I was itching to come on earlier. Once the wheels start turning, they are near-impossible to stop. been known to ask press officer McCann for permission to swear – including after defeat to Manchester City in last year’s League Cup final. Hull wont be visiting Anfield with a game-plan the gives Liverpool free reign to terrorise, and these are the matches where we will see just how serious they are as challengers. He formed a no-nonsense centre-back pairing with Kolo Toure for the “Invincibles season, and went on to make 211 appearances for the Gunners. But, just like when the 29-year-old was at Newcastle United and Hull City, his attitude has been questioned by PSG boss Unai Emery. The French defender was less of an attacking force as an unmovable rock at the back. Sturridge missed the start of the season as he returned to fitness following a hip injury.