Archive · 12 Jan 2026
Arsenal Advances in FA Cup
Arsenal played a football match against Portsmouth in the FA Cup.
Portsmouth scored first, but Arsenal came back and won 4-1.
A player named Gabriel Martinelli scored three goals for Arsenal.
There was some controversy because Martinelli was criticized for his behavior in a previous match, but he played well in this game.
Another team, Leeds United, also won their match 3-1.
Arsenal's manager made many changes to the team from their previous match.
Meanwhile, Manchester United lost to Brighton 2-1 and was criticized by their fans.
Overall, it was a good day for Arsenal and Leeds United, but not for Manchester United.
Arsenal defeated Portsmouth 4-1 in the FA Cup third round.
Gabriel Martinelli scored a hat-trick for Arsenal.
Portsmouth took an early lead through Colby Bishop's goal.
Arsenal's Mikel Arteta made 10 changes from the previous match.
Leeds United also won their FA Cup match 3-1 against Derby County.
Manchester United lost 2-1 to Brighton and were criticized by their fans.
Danny Welbeck scored the decisive goal for Brighton.
Arsenal is still in contention for four trophies this season.
- Who
- Arsenal, Portsmouth, Manchester United, Brighton, Leeds United, Derby County, Mansfield, Sheffield United, Norwich, Walsall, West Ham, QPR, West Bromwich Albion, Swansea, Hull, Blackburn
- What
- Arsenal won their FA Cup match against Portsmouth with a score of 4-1, while Manchester United lost to Brighton 2-1. Leeds United also won their match 3-1 against Derby County.
- When
- Sunday
- Where
- Fratton Park, Portsmouth; Old Trafford, Manchester; Pride Park, Derby; Field Mill, Mansfield; Carrow Road, Norwich; London Stadium, West Ham; Liberty Stadium, Swansea; MKM Stadium, Hull
- Why
- To advance in the FA Cup competition
Manchester United Fans
Manchester United Management
Team Performance
Manchester United Fans
The fans are frustrated with the team's poor performance and early exit from the FA Cup, leading to jeers during the match.
Manchester United Management
The management acknowledges the disappointment but focuses on the Premier League as the remaining chance for silverware.
- Teams
- Arsenal vs. Portsmouth
- Final Score
- 4-1
- Martinelli's Goals
- 3
- Portsmouth's Goal
- Colby Bishop
- Arsenal's Manager
- Mikel Arteta
- Leeds United's Opponent
- Derby County
- Leeds United's Score
- 3-1
- Conor Bradley's Injury
- Serious knee injury, surgery required
- Manchester United's Opponent
- Brighton
- Manchester United's Score
- 1-2
- Decisive Goal Scorer
- Danny Welbeck
- Consolation Goal Scorer
- Benjamin Sesko
- Arsenal's Last FA Cup Win
- 2020
- Arsenal's Current Competitions
- Premier League, Champions League, English League Cup, FA Cup
- West Ham's Opponent
- QPR
- West Ham's Score
- 2-1 (after extra time)
- West Bromwich Albion's Opponent
- Swansea
- West Bromwich Albion's Score
- 2-2 (6-5 on penalties)
- Hull's Opponent
- Blackburn
- Hull's Score
- 0-0 (4-3 on penalties)
Sources
FA Cup: Arsenal villain Martinelli turns hat-trick hero Portsmouth rout
Martinelli's hat-trick sparks Arsenal to easy FA Cup win
Manchester United Shown The Door! Red Devils Crash Out Of FA Cup After 1-2 Loss To Brighton
Arsenal routs Portsmouth 4-1 in the FA Cup as Gabriel Martinelli scores a hat trick
Manchester United crash out of the FA Cup after 2-1 loss to Brighton
Man United crashes out of FA Cup as club weighs up candidates for interim coach
Brighton knock Manchester United out of FA Cup with 2-1 third round stunner at Old Trafford
