{
  "id": 18731618,
  "title": "EPL: Arsenal too strong, but we’re ready to fight, says Hull City coach",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/epl-arsenal-too-strong-but-were-ready-to-fight-says-hull-city-coach-18731618",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-07T14:52:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/epl-arsenal-too-strong-but-were-ready-to-fight-says-hull-city-coach/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Hull City's head coach, Sergej Jakirović, acknowledged Arsenal's strength ahead of their Premier League match at Emirates Stadium, but assured his team would make the contest difficult. Arsenal, currently leading the table after eight wins from their first nine matches, boast a strong lineup. Jakirović, familiar with Arsenal after a two-decade stint at the club, emphasized his team's preparedness despite the Gunners' favored status. Hull defender Brooke Norton-Cuffy reflected on his time at Arsenal, noting fond memories and viewing the match as another opportunity. The fixture will also see the return of Japanese international Hidemasa Morita, who may miss the game due to a recurring groin injury.",
  "summary": "Hull City head coach Sergej Jakirović has admitted that Arsenal are favourites ahead of their Premier League meeting on Saturday but said his side have prepared to make the encounter difficult for the hosts. Read More: https://punchng.com/epl-arsenal-too-strong-but-were-ready-to-fight-says-hull-city-coach/",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}