Arsenal Come Back to Beat Portsmouth 4–1 in FA Cup as Martinelli Hits First Hat-Trick

Arsenal produced a strong FA Cup response after going behind early, turning the game around to beat Portsmouth 4–1. The headline moment was Gabriel Martinelli’s first Arsenal hat-trick, sealing a comfortable comeback win. 

Match summary

• Portsmouth scored first, but Arsenal quickly took control
• Martinelli scored three as Arsenal’s quality showed over 90 minutes 

What it means for Arsenal

Arsenal keep their cup run alive while also showing squad depth—especially important during heavy winter scheduling.