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Martinelli does the trick as Arsenal ease into the fourth round

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January 12, 2026

GABRIEL Martinelli hit the headlines for the right reasons by scoring a hat-trick as Arsenal overcame an early scare to thrash Championship strugglers Portsmouth 4-1 in the FA Cup third round.

- Edward ELLIOT

Martinelli does the trick as Arsenal ease into the fourth round

Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli, second right, celebrates completing a hat-trick against Portsmouth yesterday

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Mikel Arteta’s Premier League leaders fell behind less than three minutes into a rain-soaked contest at Fratton Park when Pompey captain Colby Bishop finished from close range.

Andre Dozzell’s own goal quickly levelled the tie before Brazil forward Martinelli struck either side of Noni Madueke’s penalty miss to put the Gunners in control.

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