FA Cup: Walcott, Giroud at the double as Arsenal ousts Hull

HULL, England (AP) Olivier Giroud and Theo Walcott both scored twice as FA Cup holder Arsenal easily eliminated Hull on Tuesday, overcoming the second-tier side 4-0 to reach the quarterfinals at the second attempt.

After winning the fifth-round replay, Arsenal's quest for a third successive FA Cup title continues on Sunday with a home match against Watford.

Although Arsenal ended a five-match winless run, Per Mertesacker, Aaron Ramsey and Gabriel Paulista came off injured at Hull.