Martinelli hat-trick sends Arsenal past Portsmouth, Leeds rally to beat Derby

Gabriel Martinelli shrugged off the backlash to his clash with stricken Liverpool defender Conor Bradley to send Arsenal into the fourth round of the FA Cup with a 4-1 win at Portsmouth on Sunday.

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The Championship side were dreaming of an upset against the Premier League leaders when they went in front after just three minutes through Colby Bishop.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta had made 10 changes from the side that drew 0-0 with Liverpool on Thursday.

Martinelli drew stinging criticism for trying to push Bradley off the pitch in the closing stages after the Northern Irishman hit the ground with a serious knee injury.

Liverpool confirmed on Sunday the right-back will need surgery and will miss the rest of the season.

Bradley is also a major doubt for the World Cup should Northern Ireland navigate two playoff matches in March, starting with a trip to Italy.

His absence is a major blow to both club and country.

The Brazilian apologised to Bradley after the game and did not seen affected by the furore at Fratton Park.

Arsenal could rely on their threat from set-pieces to turn the tie around.