"Gabriel Martinelli ended Arsenal's last game as public enemy No 1 with Liverpool fans and Gary Neville after his clash with Conor Bradley on Thursday. But it was the Brazilian who was their saviour against Portsmouth after the Championship side had briefly threatened to record their first win over the Premier League leaders in 23 attempts after Colby Bishop's early strike."
"That takes Arsenal's tally from set pieces the season to 17 and one wonders where they would be without them. Portsmouth 1-4 Arsenal: FA Cup third round live Yet such is their proficiency under Nicolas Jover these days that Mikel Arteta can virtually rely on at least one bearing fruit, even after making 10 changes from the stalemate against Liverpool that maintained their six-point lead at the top of the table."
Gabriel Martinelli scored a hat-trick to secure a 4-1 win for Arsenal over Portsmouth in the FA Cup third round. Colby Bishop put Portsmouth ahead early before an Andre Dozzell own goal levelled the match and Martinelli converted two headers from corners. Arsenal have now scored 17 set-piece goals this season under Nicolas Jover. Mikel Arteta made ten changes from the Liverpool draw but still relied on set-piece quality to produce a decisive goal. Ethan Nwaneri started and impressed in midfield, while windy, rainy conditions influenced the contest.
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