Arsenal took full advantage of their set-piece expertise to thrash Portsmouth 4-1 in the FA Cup third round, sending the Gunners into the fourth round with a comfortable win.
The North London side's dominance was evident from the outset as they created numerous scoring opportunities through their quick and precise set pieces. Arsenal's ability to pinpoint the weak points of Portsmouth's defense proved too much for them, with multiple corners and free kicks resulting in goals.
One of the standout moments came when Martinelli's well-placed corner kick found its way into the back of the net via an unguarded post, leaving goalkeeper Luke Matheson with no chance.
The Gunners' attacking prowess continued to impress as they took advantage of Portsmouth's defensive lapses on multiple occasions, further increasing their lead.
In contrast, Portsmouth struggled to cope with Arsenal's high-intensity pressing and movement, which exposed vulnerabilities in the hosts' defense.
By securing a convincing win against Portsmouth, Arsenal have progressed into the fourth round of the FA Cup, where they will look to continue their impressive form and make a deep run in the competition.
The North London side's dominance was evident from the outset as they created numerous scoring opportunities through their quick and precise set pieces. Arsenal's ability to pinpoint the weak points of Portsmouth's defense proved too much for them, with multiple corners and free kicks resulting in goals.
One of the standout moments came when Martinelli's well-placed corner kick found its way into the back of the net via an unguarded post, leaving goalkeeper Luke Matheson with no chance.
The Gunners' attacking prowess continued to impress as they took advantage of Portsmouth's defensive lapses on multiple occasions, further increasing their lead.
In contrast, Portsmouth struggled to cope with Arsenal's high-intensity pressing and movement, which exposed vulnerabilities in the hosts' defense.
By securing a convincing win against Portsmouth, Arsenal have progressed into the fourth round of the FA Cup, where they will look to continue their impressive form and make a deep run in the competition.
I'm loving how well Arsenal is doing this season! Their set-piece expertise is insane 
77% of their shots on target have come from corners and free kicks, which is a new record for any team in the FA Cup history 
They're literally raining down goals and Portsmouth couldn't keep up 
. Meanwhile, Portsmouth's defense has conceded an average of 2.5 goals per game this season - pretty concerning for them 
. But hey, it's all part of the beautiful game, right? 
. It's just a bunch of players standing around swinging their arms, hoping something sticks 
. Give me a break! Meanwhile, Portsmouth got thoroughly outmuscled by a team that's supposed to be better than them. It was more like a training session for Arsenal 
. And what's with the goalie just sitting there? Did he not hear the corner kick coming? 
! Can't let the opposition catch them with those set pieces 
. I feel so bad for Portsmouth, they were just getting absolutely destroyed out there...it's like they got outmaneuvered by the Gunners' tactics, you know? 
. Meanwhile, Portsmouth just looked lost and clueless on the field...I'm not sure what to say for them 
. On a positive note though, Arsenal is looking more and more like a force to be reckoned with in this FA Cup run 
! They're making it look easy and that's just so exciting to watch 
! Can't wait to see what they do next 
! I mean, I've seen teams struggle against high-intensity pressing before but Portsmouth was like "oh no, we're not having it" 
! The way he curled that ball into the post was just sublime 
. And honestly, who needs to even watch the game when you know your team is gonna come out on top like this? 
. And Martinelli's goal was pure magic 
! Their high-intensity pressing was also super effective in exposing the opponent's weaknesses... they really showed their opponents who's boss 
. Seriously though, a win like this is all about team effort and communication 
... can't wait to see how far they go in the FA Cup! 
. the game was pretty one-sided after the first goal i think arsenal's high-intensity pressing will be key in the next round 
and caught Portsmouth off guard 
. Still, gotta give credit to the Gunners for putting on a show 
️ and advancing into the fourth round – they're lookin' like legit contenders now 
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how did that not get stopped?! it was like portsmouth's defense just didn't show up to the party 
and they got owned by arsenal's high press. i'm loving the gunners' form right now, lets see them make a deep run in the fa cup! 
, let's see if they can keep this momentum going in the next round 
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But seriously, it was clear that Arsenal were in control from start to finish. Their pressing and movement were on point, and Portsmouth just couldn't keep up with them. It's like they're finally starting to gel as a team... 
Now let's see how far this FA Cup run takes them! 
. And honestly, Portsmouth didn't stand a chance - those set pieces were like butter for Arsenal's attack 
. Martinelli's corner kick was pure magic, what a finish! 
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and arsenal just kept piling on the pressure. portsmouth didn't stand a chance with that high-intensity pressing. maybe they can learn from arseneals tactics? 
it's great that martinelli scored on a corner, but can't we see some creativity in their gameplay now? also, why did portsmouth look so gassed out? was it just the cup run or is this team really that bad? 
arsenal's set pieces are like a well-oiled machine, they just keep causing problems for teams 
i'm loving this new era of arsenal under arteta, so many young talented players coming through and making an impact