Mikel Arteta’s side progressed to the fourth round of the FA Cup after a 4-1 win over Portsmouth (Picture: Getty)Mikel Arteta praised Arne Slot after the Liverpool manager attempted to take the heat off Gabriel Martinelli after the Arsenal winger’s role in Conor Bradley’s season ending injury. Martinelli retuned to the starting line-up on Sunday as Arsenal cruised into the fourth round of the FA Cup following a 4-1 win over Portsmouth and marked the occasion with a first senior hat-trick. As a loyal Metro reader, we want to make sure you never miss our stories when searching for your news. ‘He’s in the opposition to make them understand everybody how you feel about them and why you react in a certain way. ‘Of course we emphasise it a lot but it’s a really important part of our game and it’s an important weapon of ours.

Source: Metro January 11, 2026 16:41 UTC