🎧 TGP | Hot Off The Pitch : Portsmouth 1 - Arsenal 4

Portsmouth 1 - Arsenal 4 : Slow Start, Set‑Piece Clinic, Nelli Hat‑Trick Looking to attract more of the youth audience, Tabs is joined by a very special guest, for an instant reaction to Arsenal’s 4–1 FA Cup 3rd Round win away at Portsmouth. Despite a chaotic opening three minutes and a sluggish first half, Arsenal eventually asserted their quality through set‑pieces, Madueke’s delivery, and a ruthless Martinelli hat‑trick. The pair break down the nervy start, Kepa’s role in the opener, the impact of rotation, and why Portsmouth’s intensity caused early problems. They also discuss Ezra’s quiet performance, Madueke’s standout display, Havertz’s sharp cameo, and the travelling fans’ brilliant shithousery. The episode wraps with a quick look ahead to the Chelsea semi‑final.🎙️ Topics covered:Portsmouth 1–4 Arsenal: instant reaction to a uncomfortable / comfortable FA Cup tieConceding early: defensive rust, Kepa’s parry, and Portsmouth’s high pressHow Arsenal regained control through set‑pieces and physicalityMartinelli’s hat‑trick and his centre‑forward instinctsMadueke’s performance: corners, dribbling, fouls won, and end productEze’s quiet night and what it means for his developmentHavertz’s lively cameo and why his return mattersMLS and the challenges of rotationThe penalty miss: technique, confidence, and executionTravelling fans in full voice; including the Gary Neville chantWhy FA Cup ties can be great equalisersEarly thoughts ahead of Chelsea in the EFL CupFollow, rate, and subscribe on your favourite podcast app.Find us on socials: @thegroveafcTHANK YOU FOR LISTENING! COME ON YOU GUNNERS! @ The Grove Everyone is Welcome!--Follow, rate, and subscribe to The Grove Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube @thegroveafcFind us on Bluesky, Threads, TikTok and YouTube: @thegroveafcEmail us here: [email protected]🔴 #Arsenal #AFC #COYG #ArsenalPodcast #gunners #Arteta #gyokeres #saka #rice #odegaard #zubimendi #madueke #FACUP #PORARS #havertz #martinelli