The Chilean shone in what ended up being a comfortable win for the visitors
Alexis Sanchez scored twice and Theo Walcott once as Arsenal won three successive Premier League games for the first time since Christmas.
Sanchez also missed a penalty in between his two goals when his effort was saved by Eldin Jakupovic after Jake Livermore was sent off for a deliberate handball in the box.
The Chile star deflected home Alex Iwobi's shot for his first and then scored when Walcott's shot was saved by Jakupovic.
Walcott scored in between his two goals and Robert Snodgrass scored a consolation effort for Hull from the spot when Petr Cech brought down Dieumerci Mbokani.
Granit Xhaka then added a late stunner to give the scoreline an extra gloss.
1. Santi Cazorla should keep taking Arsenal's penalties
Cazorla had converted two spot-kicks in Arsenal's last two Premier League games, including a last-minute winner against Southampton last Saturday.
Yet Alexis Sanchez stepped up to take the penalty when Jake Livermore handled and promptly missed.
The conclusion is obvious. If it ain't broke, don't fix it!
2. Eldin Jakupovic should make way for David Marshall
Jakupovic had a mixed afternoon, being badly at fault for Arsenal's goal before then saving Sanchez's penalty.
He spilled the ball too often and must be under mounting pressure from Marshall for the No 1 spot.
To stay in the Premier League you need some security at the back.
3. Cazorla was lucky to stay on the pitch
Cazorla was booked for taking out Mohamed Elmohamady on the touchline and referee Roger East might have shown him a second yellow card for a deliberate obstruction and then a foul.
He got away with it - as Francis Coquelin did in similar circumstances against Crystal Palace last year - and they went on to win.
The home fans were distinctly unhappy.
4. Alex Iwobi is a star in the making
Iwobi clearly has some of his uncle Jay Jay Okocha in him and he was outstanding against Hull.
His best moment was his delightful backheel to play in Theo Walcott for Arsenal's second goal on a day when his trickery, directness and pace was a constant menace.
For a player who rarely starts it is important to take your chances when you get them. He did that today.
5. Hull should give Mike Phelan whatever he wants
Phelan is mulling over Hull's over of a two-year deal to become manager permanently.
Tigers' incoming owners should make hanging on to him a priority because of the way he has stabilised the club and given them a shot at survival.
Bringing in a glamorous foreign name may be a case of 'be careful what you wish for'.
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