Arsenal scored four goals in the opening 30 minutes as they cruised past Wigan to reach the FA Cup fifth round for the first time in six years. The Premier League leaders dominated the League One strugglers from the outset and opened the scoring in the 11th minute. Eberechi Eze picked up the ball near the halfway line and played a defence-splitting pass for Noni Madueke who finished confidently past Sam Tickle. Their devastating opening burst meant Arsenal became the first Premier League side to score four goals in the opening half-hour of an FA Cup match. Arsenal had not reached the fifth round since 2020 - the last time they won this competition, in Mikel Arteta's first season in charge, and their most recent trophy.

Source: BBC February 15, 2026 18:34 UTC