Get ready for a thrilling FA Cup showdown as we travel to Portsmouth this weekend, marking our first visit to Fratton Park in nearly six years! But here's where it gets exciting: the last time we faced Pompey, we secured a 2-0 victory in the fifth round, propelling us toward our 14th FA Cup triumph—a record no other team has matched. Now, we're on the hunt for number 15, and the anticipation is palpable. Stuart MacFarlane captured the intensity and focus of our final preparations at the Sobha Realty Training Centre, giving fans an exclusive glimpse into the team's readiness for this crucial cup tie. And this is the part most people miss: while our history in the competition is unmatched, every match is a new challenge, and Portsmouth will be no walk in the park. Scroll down to see MacFarlane's stunning gallery and feel the energy building ahead of the clash. Controversial question: With our storied history in the FA Cup, is this year's squad ready to write the next chapter, or will Portsmouth prove to be a stumbling block? Let us know your thoughts in the comments! Copyright 2026 The Arsenal Football Club Limited. Permission to use quotations from this article is granted subject to appropriate credit being given to www.arsenal.com as the source. Matches: Thu Jan 8 - 20:00 | Sat Jan 3 - 17:30.
