Arsenal
17:00
Hull
Venue: Wembley
Summary
* Fabianski starts for Arsenal; Wilshere on bench
* Chester returns for Hull, Fryatt up front
* Arsenal's last trophy was 2005; Hull after first cup win
* Hull already qualified for Europa League
Live Reporting
All times stated are UK
Recent live reporting posts
Posted at 16:36
It may be the 133rd FA Cup final, but it is the very first with this version of the iconic trophy.
Kevin Williams, master silversmith at Thomas Lyte, has made a new edition for 2014 - only the third since the current design was introduced in 1911.
It is heavier than previous incarnations, weighing in at 6.3kgs. That should make it more robust.
It apparently picks up a few bumps and dints as it tours around the county, to schools and the like, throughout the year.
BBC Radio 5 livePosted at 16:36
Arsenal's 2005 FA Cup winner Mathieu Flamini: "The FA Cup cannot compare to the Champions League or the Premier League. It's something different but it is in the heart of every single fan and is very traditional so we really want to win it. I've played in Italy and France and the Cup is not as important there."
Posted at 16:36
"Fiver to mind your car mate?"
Honestly, having a sticker supporting the wrong team in the backscreen of your battered family motor is an invite for trouble.
Dressing your Roller up in Arsenal colours and then heading off for 90 minutes plus looks a very expensive mistake.
Phil McNulty
BBC Sport Chief Football Writer
Posted at 16:32
"Arsene Wenger has stuck with Arsenal's FA Cup goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski for the final - and no-one (except perhaps Wojciech Szczesny) could mount a serious argument against it. He was outstanding in the win against Liverpool and also in the penalty shootout win against Wigan Athletic in the semi-final.
"Fabianski may be a little relieved as Wenger dropped Richard Wright in favour of David Seaman for the final against Chelsea in 2002 after playing him throughout Arsenal's FA Cup run. No change today though."
Alan Green
"I can't see a single position in which Hull are superior to Arsenal, with the exception of the goalkeeper perhaps. Arsenal should win this 3-0. And if they don't it's a question for Wenger and a question for his team."
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We've been asking you to tell us what you have achieved in the time since Arsenal last won a major trophy, in May 2005.
Gavin: Got married, bought a house, had two kids, four promotions and ran four cars into the ground! Been busy!
Chris: Had a kidney transplant, completed GCSEs, working through A-levels and won a gold medal at the British Transplant Games.
Sam: I have gone to uni, got a degree, worked in London for three years and now moved to Australia. Staying up till 2am to watch. COYG!
BBC Radio 5 livePosted at 16:30
Former Cardiff manager Malky MacKay: "Wenger is a very single-minded, focussed man who wants to protect Arsenal Football Club. If he has signed a contract he doesn't care if people know or not. But he will be nervous because they are such big favourites to win this game today."
Chris Waddle
Posted at 16:29
"Until Arsenal win a trophy, they will always have this tag. People think when they get to a final they freeze. They have got to stand up and perform because Hull have some dangerous players and are well-organised. But this is set up for Arsenal to win comfortably.
"I hope Wenger stays whatever. We saw Manchester United change and it hasn't worked. I think they need to identify somebody before they even consider it. Arsenal is a big football club and it is not as easy as people think to get people into the top four."
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Oliver: Got game changers on the bench in the form of Rosicky and Wilshere. Flamini a good option if we want to shut up shop.
Rian: Amazing to believe that Fryatt is Hull's top scorer in all competitions with six goals. Good the rest of the team chipped in!
LINE-UPS
Arsenal v Hull (17:00 BST)
Posted at 16:28
Arsenal: Fabianski, Sagna, Mertesacker, Koscielny, Gibbs, Arteta, Ramsey, Cazorla, Ozil, Podolski, Giroud. Subs: Szczesny, Vermaelen, Rosicky, Wilshere, Monreal, Flamini, Sanogo.
Hull: McGregor, Chester, Bruce, Davies, Elmohamady, Livermore, Huddlestone, Meyler, Rosenior, Quinn, Fryatt. Subs: Figueroa, Koren, McShane, Boyd, Sagbo, Harper, Aluko.
Referee: Lee Probert (Wiltshire)
Posted at 16:27
The FA Cup might be beamed around the world, drawing an audience of millions, but the figures might be down a little in Spain today.
Just as English football's showpiece gets under way, Atletico Madrid and Barcelona will kick off in a La Liga decider.
You keep your eyeballs right here though. If you really must you can take the occasional trip over to the BBC Sport La Liga live.
Posted at 16:22
My attention has just been drawn to Hull's official FA Cup final song. It is called Wembleyphant, it is reworking of Nellie the Elephant and it is a very acquired taste.
All proceeds to Hull and East Riding Diabetic Society though and you can't say fairer than that.
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Arsenal midfielder Serge Gnabry on Twitter: Waiting for kick-off with Kim. Let's win the cup!
Chris Waddle
Posted at 16:16
"The key player for Arsenal is Aaron Ramsey - he has got legs, he runs past the striker Olivier Giroud and opens teams up. Mesut Ozil and Santi Cazorla can unlock defences but they rely on those runs from Ramsey. It is a massive boost for Arsenal to have him back."
Posted at 16:15
Hull look set up to clog up the central spaces that Arsenal thrive in. Three solid centre-backs, David Meyler prowling around in front of them and Tom Huddlestone to ping long balls towards lone striker Matty Fryatt while the wing-backs bomb on to join him.
Former Cardiff boss Malky Mackay: "Steve Bruce is hamstrung without Jelavic and Long. Fryatt is a good experienced player in the Championship, but that is a team that is set up to sit and counter-attack."
Arsenal left-back Kieran Gibbs: "Nine years ago I would have been a young boy, just 15. It is a dream to be here now, involved in a special occasion and we want to enjoy the day. It's a great competition and it's great to be a part of it. We are the favourites but we want to enjoy playing in this competition."
Listen to build-up and match commentary on BBC Radio 5 live.
Posted at 16:07
There has already been a full dress rehearsal for today's final.
With both already through from their semi-finals, they met in the Premier League on 20 April.
It was a one-sided affair as well with Aaron Ramsey shining in a slick 3-0 win for the Gunners.
Same again?
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We've been asking you to tell us what you have achieved in the time since Arsenal last won a major trophy, in May 2005.
Ralph: Since Arsenal last won the FA Cup I've seen Rushden & Diamonds drop out of the league, get a new chairman, get to the play-offs, get another new chairman, go out of business, lose the stadium, start again from zero as fan-owned AFC R&D, form a youth team, form a senior team, start an academy, get promoted, get to the third qualifying round of the FA Cup. We're on our way back!
David Ornstein
The pressure on Arsenal
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"One bookmaker has made Hull 25-1 to win, I'm not sure how right that is in a two-horse race but it does reflect how all the expectation is on Arsenal to do it. 35 major trophies have passed by since they last won a trophy with the FA Cup in 2005. They have equalled Manchester United's record of 18 Wembley appearances today, but the pressure is on them.
"There is no pressure on Hull at all and there is already a celebratory mood amongst their fans here. They see this as their big day out - after all the highs and lows of recent years, with administration, relegation, liquidation and promotion, they are now guaranteed a place in the Europa League and Premier League football again next season. This is their chance to really upset the odds."
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