Arsenal 4-0 Wigan Athletic - Martinelli Brace Leads Rout
Key Takeaways
- • Arsenal cruised to a 4-0 FA Cup victory over Wigan Athletic at Emirates Stadium
- • Gabriel Martinelli scored twice in the dominant home performance
- • Arsenal controlled 73.3% possession and outshot the visitors 17-2
London, England, ENG — Arsenal advanced comfortably in the FA Cup with a commanding performance against League One side Wigan Athletic, scoring four unanswered goals at Emirates Stadium.
Gabriel Martinelli opened the scoring in the 18th minute before Wigan's Jack Hunt turned the ball into his own net five minutes later. Gabriel Jesus extended the lead to 3-0 in the 27th minute. Joe Taylor pulled one back for Wigan in the 35th minute, but Martinelli completed his brace in the 85th minute to seal the comprehensive victory.
GOALS:- 11' Noni Madueke - Arsenal- 18' Gabriel Martinelli - Arsenal- 23' Jack Hunt (OG) - Wigan Athletic- 27' Gabriel Jesus - Arsenal- 35' Joe Taylor - Wigan Athletic- 85' Gabriel Martinelli - Arsenal
STANDOUT PLAYERS:- Arsenal: Gabriel Martinelli - 2 goals, constant attacking threat- Wigan Athletic: Joe Taylor - Scored consolation goal against Premier League opposition
KEY STAT: Arsenal dominated possession with 73.3% of the ball and registered 17 shots compared to Wigan's 2, with 6 on target to the visitors' 2.