Arsenal produced a dominant performance at the Emirates, dispatching Wigan Athletic 4-0 in the FA Cup to comfortably secure their progression.
Arsenal delivered a powerful FA Cup display, comfortably overcoming Wigan Athletic with a convincing 4-0 victory at the Emirates Stadium. A flurry of first-half goals from Mikel Arteta's side ensured a straightforward path into the next round. Noni Madueke set the tone early with a superb strike.
Heading into the fixture on February 15, 2026, Arsenal, a perennial Premier League contender, faced a Wigan side likely battling in the lower divisions. The cup tie presented a classic David vs. Goliath encounter. Wigan hoped for a memorable upset, while Arsenal aimed for a professional performance and progression.
The Gunners wasted little time asserting their authority. In the 11th minute, Eberechi Eze threaded a precise pass to Noni Madueke, who expertly slotted the ball home. This early goal immediately put Arsenal in control, settling any pre-match nerves.
Arsenal doubled their lead just seven minutes later. Eze again provided the assist, setting up Gabriel Martinelli to fire past the Wigan goalkeeper in the 18th minute. The pressure became overwhelming, and in the 23rd minute, Wigan defender J. Hunt unfortunately turned the ball into his own net, making it three.
