"The Gunners became the first Premier League team to score four goals in the opening half-hour of an FA Cup tie, as they overcame the frustration of seeing full-back Riccardo Calafiori pull up injured in the warm-up. Eberechi Eze cast aside criticism of his performances by assisting the first two goals, teeing up Noni Madueke for a side-footed finish then offloading for Gabriel Martinelli to pick out the bottom corner from the left side of the area."
"There was a huge hint of fortune about Arsenal's third goal as Bukayo Saka - a late replacement for Calafiori in the lineup - provided a dangerous centre that Jack Hunt turned past his own goalkeeper. And it was 4-0 soon afterwards as Christian Norgaard slipped Gabriel Jesus in behind, and the Brazilian confidently lifted his finish over Sam Tickle."
"Kepa Arrizabalaga made a good save to deny Joe Taylor and preserve Arsenal's clean sheet, then Viktor Gyokeres smashed an effort against the foot of the near post, having replaced Saka at half-time. Eze lashed into the side netting and Martinelli saw a header brilliantly kept out by Tickle as Wigan, who are still seeking a new manager after sacking Ryan Lowe last week, avoided suffering any further damage."
Arsenal eased into the fifth round with a 4-0 victory over Wigan Athletic at the Emirates Stadium, scoring all four goals inside the first 27 minutes. The Gunners became the first Premier League side to net four in the opening half-hour of an FA Cup tie. Eberechi Eze created the opening two goals for Noni Madueke and Gabriel Martinelli, while Bukayo Saka's centre led to Jack Hunt's own goal. Christian Norgaard teed up Gabriel Jesus for the fourth. Kepa Arrizabalaga produced a notable save and Wigan had chances through Joe Taylor and Viktor Gyokeres despite the heavy defeat. Martinelli registered his fourth goal of this FA Cup campaign.
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