Portsmouth suffered a heavy FA Cup defeat at the hands of Premier League leaders Arsenal in the third round of the competition. The hosts, who were struggling in the Championship, were beaten 4-1 by the Gunners, who were led by manager Mikel Arteta. Gabriel Martinelli scored a hat-trick for Arsenal, while Colby Bishop scored for Portsmouth. The defeat was a significant blow to Portsmouth's FA Cup hopes, and they will need to regroup and refocus if they are to progress in the competition. The match was played at Fratton Park, the home of Portsmouth, and was attended by a crowd of over 3,000 fans. The Gunners were dominant throughout the match, and their victory was never in doubt. Portsmouth's captain, Colby Bishop, scored the opening goal of the match, but it was not enough to prevent the Gunners from taking the lead. The Gunners' victory was sealed when Gabriel Martinelli scored his third goal of the match, and the Gunners went on to win the match 4-1. The defeat was a significant blow to Portsmouth's FA Cup hopes, and they will need to regroup and refocus if they are to progress in the competition.