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Arsenal visit Fratton Park to face Championship strugglers Portsmouth in the FA Cup. See our preview, predicted lineups, and how to watch it live.
Portsmouth face off against Arsenal in the 2025/2026 FA Cup third round. Below is everything you need to know, including the start time and viewing options on TV and streaming platforms.
Arsenal have agreed the framework of a new long-term contract with Bukayo Saka, sources have told ESPN. Both parties have been confident for several months that the 24-year-old would commit his future to the club and sources have indicated those negotiations are nearing a positive conclusion.
Mikel Arteta has struggled mightily in this competition, as Arsenal have been eliminated in either the third or fourth round of the FA Cup in each of the last five seasons.
Arsenal will definitely make changes here, but it won't make any difference. Portsmouth are in trouble at the bottom of the Championship and they look short of what is required there, let alone against the Premier League leaders - or even their reserves.
Arne Slot's team are in a tough place where their performances are not up the mark but that's not the case with Arsenal.