Martinelli's Hat-Trick Powers Arsenal to FA Cup Victory Over Portsmouth Amidst Controversy

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News18•11-01-2026, 22:13
Martinelli's Hat-Trick Powers Arsenal to FA Cup Victory Over Portsmouth Amidst Controversy
- •Gabriel Martinelli scored a hat-trick, leading Arsenal to a 4-1 FA Cup win against Portsmouth.
- •The Brazilian forward faced criticism for an altercation with injured Liverpool defender Conor Bradley.
- •Portsmouth initially took the lead through Colby Bishop, but Arsenal quickly overturned the deficit.
- •Christian Norgaard and Martinelli's three goals secured Arsenal's progression to the next round.
- •Leeds United also advanced in the FA Cup, coming from behind to beat Derby County 3-1.
Why It Matters: Martinelli's hat-trick secured Arsenal's FA Cup win, overcoming controversy and an early deficit.
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