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Martinelli hat-trick as Arsenal beat Portsmouth in FA Cup

Gabriel Martinelli hit the headlines for the right reasons by scoring a hat-trick as Arsenal overcame an early scare to thrash Championship strugglers Portsmouth 4-1 in the FA Cup third round.

Mikel Arteta's Premier League leaders fell behind less than three minutes into a rain-soaked contest at Fratton Park when Pompey captain Colby Bishop finished from close range.

Andre Dozzell's own goal quickly levelled the tie before Brazil forward Martinelli struck either side of Noni Madueke's penalty miss to put the Gunners in control.

Martinelli, who was widely criticised for attempting to push the injured Conor Bradley off the pitch during Thursday evening's goalless draw with Liverpool, completed his treble in the 72nd minute.