Gabriel Martinelli scores first-ever hat-trick as Gunners romp into FA Cup fourth round

GABRIEL MARTINELLI scored his first-ever hat-trick as Arsenal beat Portsmouth in the FA Cup.

The Premier League title chasers made light work of their Championship opponents.

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Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal celebrates scoring a goal after making the score 1-4.
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And it was a day to remember for Martinelli, who was embroiled in controversy against Liverpool’s Conor Bradley earlier in the week.

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