After victory at Arsenal, Hull captain Ian Ashbee told Setanta Sports: "We went for it, we played with three strikers.

"We could have come and try to shut up shop but we knew that would be difficult against Arsenal."

Daniel Cousin's goal was his first for Hull since joining from Rangers last month, and the Gabon international said: "I'm happy for the team and for my first goal for Hull. We played well together."