Tuesday 8 March 2016 08:05, UK
Hull City boss Steve Bruce insists an extended FA Cup run could boost his team's chances of promotion.
The Tigers are well placed to make a swift return to the Premier League as they prepare for a fifth-round replay with Arsenal at the KC Stadium on Tuesday.
Hull's 1-0 defeat by Birmingham at St Andrews last Thursday was the start of a run of five matches in 16 days, and despite calling for FA Cup replays to be scrapped after the scoreless draw at the Emirates Stadium, Bruce believes victory over the Gunners could provide significant momentum for the schedule in the Championship.
"It did [give us a boost] a couple of years ago, we hope so," said Bruce, whose side were beaten 3-2 by Arsenal in the 2014 final before losing 2-0 at the Emirates in last season's third round.
"We've got such a hard game, I mean Arsenal are Arsenal, but there's nothing quite like a cup competition, especially when you get to quarter-finals.
"We've got a chance. If we get through we play Watford in a quarter-final here next Saturday.
"It can only be a good thing as long as five or six don't get injured, but why not? Let a little bit of momentum come, it doesn't do any harm."
