# Arsecast Extra Episode 676 - 12.01.2026

An episode of [Arseblog Arsecast, The Arsenal Podcast](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/281128135), 12 Jan 2026, 1 h 24 min.

Audio: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/acast/s/arseblog/e/6964e3ba88da0c07c17da89a/media.mp3

In this episode we look back at Sunday's 4-1 FA Cup win over Portsmouth. We discuss the 10 changes Mikel Arteta made to his side, and whether that contributed to an iffy start for the Gunners, before we focus on Gabriel Martinelli's fine hat-trick, the ups and downs of Noni Madueke's performance, the return of Kai Havertz after such a lengthy absence, and how it was nice to experience a game without all the stress and anxiety that is part of the Premier League season so far. We also answer questions about Myles Lewis-Skelly, the upcoming Carabao Cup semi-final against Chelsea, links to Marc Guehi, as well as reaction to the Per Mertesacker news and lots more. Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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