Gabriel Martinelli and two very different headline-grabbing performances
The New York Times••sports
Key Points:
- Gabriel Martinelli redeemed a week of criticism by scoring a hat-trick in Arsenal's 4-1 FA Cup third-round win against Portsmouth, marking the first hat-trick of his senior career.
- Earlier in the week, Martinelli faced backlash for shoving injured Liverpool player Conor Bradley during a 0-0 draw, leading to public apologies and confirmation that Bradley's injury is season-ending.
- Arsenal capitalized on set-pieces, with three of their four goals coming from corners, highlighting their strength in this area and contributing to their ongoing success across multiple competitions.
- Manager Mikel Arteta praised Martinelli's resilience and big personality, emphasizing the player's consistent work ethic and importance to the squad amid a busy fixture
