Kai Havertz in back in the Arsenal squad at Portsmouth. Mikel Arteta has made 10 changes to his side for their FA Cup third-round tie at Fratton Park. Havertz could be given his first action since the opening day after his return to fitness following a knee injury.

There were three positives and one negative as Mikel Arteta's side fought back to defeat Pompey. Arteta made 10 changes for the trip to Fratton Park, with Gabriel Magalhaes being the only player who retained his spot following Thursday's 0-0 draw with Liverpool.

Expert recap and game analysis of the Portsmouth vs. Arsenal English Fa Cup game from January 11, 2026 on ESPN.

Mikel Arteta's heavily rotated Arsenal team proved to be too strong for Portsmouth as the visitors had to battle back from a nightmare start to overcome the fired-up Championship outfit in the FA Cup