Arsenal have potentially jinxed their FA Cup chances by preparing the route around which they would parade the trophy should they beat Hull City at Wembley.
The Gunners will be looking to end an infamous nine-year silverware drought when they face the Tigers this Saturday in a competition that they last won in 2005.
They have already begun planning their celebrations, with traffic notices having been served in Islington warning of the open-top bus parade for the day after their meeting with Steve Bruce's side.
Arsenal did the same prior to the Champions League final in 2006, while Liverpool were this season revealed to have booked a vehicle for displaying the Premier League title around the city.
In each instance, a parade did not end up being required and so the Londoners will be hoping that this curse does not strike again this week. Arsenal have lost three finals in total since their last trophy win.
Joe Fish
