Arsenal delivered a breathtaking performance on Sunday as they swept aside Wigan Athletic 4–0 in their FA Cup clash at the Emirates Stadium.
From the opening whistle, the Gunners set the tone with relentless attacking football, leaving Wigan struggling to cope with the early pressure.
The breakthrough arrived in the 11th minute when Noni Madueke finished confidently to put Arsenal ahead. Just seven minutes later, Gabriel Martinelli doubled the advantage with a well-taken effort.
Wigan’s problems deepened moments later when defender Jack Hunt diverted the ball into his own net under pressure. Arsenal continued their onslaught, and Gabriel Jesus sealed the fourth goal in the 27th minute with a composed strike.
By the half-hour mark, the contest was effectively over. Arsenal became the first side from the Premier League this season to score four goals within the opening 30 minutes of an FA Cup match, underlining their dominance.
Fans on social media hailed the team’s intensity, creativity, and clinical finishing, praising manager Mikel Arteta for masterminding another commanding display.
Wigan attempted to steady themselves after the break, but they failed to pose any serious threat. The absence of a permanent manager appeared to take its toll, as Arsenal comfortably controlled possession and tempo until the final whistle.
With the emphatic victory secured, Arsenal now turn their attention to the fifth round of the competition, awaiting their next opponent. Wigan, meanwhile, will return to league action hoping to rebuild and regain momentum after a difficult afternoon in North London.
