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Martinelli Hat-Trick Leads Arsenal Past Portsmouth 4-1 in FA Cup Third Round

A heavily rotated side leaned on set-piece strength to overturn an early deficit and head into a demanding week that includes a Carabao Cup semi-final at Chelsea.

Soccer Football - FA Cup - Third Round - Portsmouth v Arsenal - Fratton Park, Portsmouth, Britain - January 11, 2026 Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli scores their second goal past Portsmouth's Josef Bursik Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers
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Overview

  • Portsmouth struck first through Colby Bishop in the third minute before Arsenal leveled via an Andre Dozzell own goal from an Eberechi Eze corner.
  • Gabriel Martinelli scored his first senior hat-trick, heading in from two corners and finishing another move created by a quick free-kick and Gabriel Jesus cross.
  • Arsenal netted three goals from corners on the day, extending a season-long set-piece trend reported at 22 goals in all competitions.
  • Noni Madueke won a first-half penalty but missed the target, while Mikel Arteta’s side still managed a comfortable win after making 10 changes from midweek.
  • Kai Havertz returned from injury as a substitute and 16-year-old Marli Salmon debuted to become Arsenal’s youngest FA Cup player, with Portsmouth finishing with ten men due to a late injury and no subs.