Arsenal's Martinelli Hat-Trick Helps Them Edge Past Portsmouth in Soggy Match
A gusty south coast wind and heavy rain couldn't dampen the spirits of Arsenal fans as their team secured a hard-fought 3-1 win over Portsmouth at Fratton Park. The victory, which marked a rare triumph for the Gunners against the Championship side, was largely thanks to the exploits of Brazilian winger Gabriel Martinelli.
Martinelli's impressive performance saw him score his first senior hat-trick as Arsenal, with two headers from corners and one tap-in after a rebound from an earlier corner. The goal that put them ahead was scored by Eberechi Eze via Andre Dozzell at the back post, before Martinelli and Colby Bishop traded goals to level the score at 1-1.
In the second half, Martinelli sealed his hat-trick with a simple finish after Myles Lewis-Skelly's quick free-kick left Portsmouth reeling. The Brazilian's goal was a testament to Arsenal's set-piece prowess under manager Nicolas Jover.
Martinelli's display was marked by some spirited defending against Liverpool, for whom he clashed with Conor Bradley earlier this week, but Arteta praised his forward's growth as he said: "It's part of football and then it's how you take it." He also acknowledged the maturity displayed by Martinelli in a heated moment on the pitch.
This win marked an important milestone in Arsenal's FA Cup campaign, and manager Mikel Arteta could be optimistic about their prospects. With Gabriel Jesus returning from injury, and Kai Havertz also set to return, the Gunners are looking stronger than ever with a quadruple remaining within reach โ a feat that would cement Arteta's legacy as one of England's top managers.
While Portsmouth looked nervous throughout, they showed flashes of brilliance in attack but ultimately couldn't cope with Arsenal's pace and composure. A fifth-round win sets up an exciting tie ahead for the Gunners and fans alike.
A gusty south coast wind and heavy rain couldn't dampen the spirits of Arsenal fans as their team secured a hard-fought 3-1 win over Portsmouth at Fratton Park. The victory, which marked a rare triumph for the Gunners against the Championship side, was largely thanks to the exploits of Brazilian winger Gabriel Martinelli.
Martinelli's impressive performance saw him score his first senior hat-trick as Arsenal, with two headers from corners and one tap-in after a rebound from an earlier corner. The goal that put them ahead was scored by Eberechi Eze via Andre Dozzell at the back post, before Martinelli and Colby Bishop traded goals to level the score at 1-1.
In the second half, Martinelli sealed his hat-trick with a simple finish after Myles Lewis-Skelly's quick free-kick left Portsmouth reeling. The Brazilian's goal was a testament to Arsenal's set-piece prowess under manager Nicolas Jover.
Martinelli's display was marked by some spirited defending against Liverpool, for whom he clashed with Conor Bradley earlier this week, but Arteta praised his forward's growth as he said: "It's part of football and then it's how you take it." He also acknowledged the maturity displayed by Martinelli in a heated moment on the pitch.
This win marked an important milestone in Arsenal's FA Cup campaign, and manager Mikel Arteta could be optimistic about their prospects. With Gabriel Jesus returning from injury, and Kai Havertz also set to return, the Gunners are looking stronger than ever with a quadruple remaining within reach โ a feat that would cement Arteta's legacy as one of England's top managers.
While Portsmouth looked nervous throughout, they showed flashes of brilliance in attack but ultimately couldn't cope with Arsenal's pace and composure. A fifth-round win sets up an exciting tie ahead for the Gunners and fans alike.
and thats like 2 headers from corners lol nice skillz colby bishop and eberechi eze were pretty cool too but arseneal looked pretty solid overall 
cant wait for the next fa cup match tho! 
! Martinelli's hat-trick was insane, he's clearly got some serious game-changer skills 
. I mean, who needs a fancy transfer when you've got talent like that on the team? 
And let's be real, Arteta's squad management is on point - bringing in players like Jesus and Havertz will only make them stronger. 
This quadruple thing is definitely looking possible now... fingers crossed! 
! He's got some serious game-changer skills, especially when it comes to set pieces 
. It's crazy how much of a difference he makes when he's on form 
. Arteta's got some genius tactics up his sleeve for sure 
. Can't wait to see what Arsenal does next in the FA Cup! 
! The fact that he took criticism from Liverpool on the pitch like a pro is a testament to his maturity 
. Now, with Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz returning, I think Arsenal's chances of winning that quadruple are looking super strong 
! Bring it on, FA Cup! 
? anywayz, martinelli's form is looking 
๏ธ and let's not forget gabriel jesus and kai havertz returning from injury, that's gonna make them even more unstoppable 
Arsenal is really getting back on track! 
. The set-piece expertise of Nicolas Jover is paying off big time 
๏ธ. Still, 3-1 win and all that matters 
Can u believe Martinelli just scored his first senior hat-trick? I mean, who needs a beach holiday when you can have a soggy match at Fratton Park? 
The guy's got skills, but I'm pretty sure he was more worried about getting dry than scoring goals. 3-1 win is nothing to sneeze at though - that Portsmouth team must've been shivering like me after watching Martinelli's magic unfold! 
average goal every 96 mins 
arsenal's chances of winning that quadruple just got a whole lot brighter 
. The fact that they're looking stronger with Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz returning is just a bonus 
!
, remember when we used to record games on tape and watch them on tv at home? anyway back to arsenal... i mean its cool that martinelli got his hat-trick but like 3-1 is nothing special, it could've been 5-0 easy if they played properly. Portsmouth looked nervous but they did have some chances too 
! A quadruple win? That'd be MIND-BLOWING 
this win is such a big deal for arsenal and i think we're actually in with a shot at the quadruple now 
I mean, the lad's got skills for days, but what's even more impressive is his growth as a player. He's learning to manage those intense moments on the pitch and still deliver big performances. 
. eberechi eze was also pretty crucial in scoring that goal that put arsenal ahead. and let's be real, portsmouth looked super nervous the whole match 
. I bet those teams are just pawns in a bigger game. Have you seen the stats on Arsenal's team dynamics? It's all so scripted and rehearsed. And what about the Liverpool guy Martinelli clashed with? Is that just a coincidence or was he trying to send some kind of message? 
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. I'm not saying it's necessarily a conspiracy, but you can't rule it out either...