Destruction in 16 minutes, Arsenal crushes Wigan to advance directly in the FA Cup

(Football result) - Arsenal netted four goals back-to-back in the first half, comfortably beating Wigan 4-0 to qualify for the FA Cup fifth round, maintaining their pursuit of the championship this season.

Arsenal gave Wigan no chance to cause an upset by thrashing the League One side 4-0, confidently moving into the fifth round of the FA Cup and sustaining their goal to claim titles across all competitions this season.

Right after the kickoff, the "Gunners" surged forward with high speed and remarkable precision in their final touches. Within just 16 minutes, from the 11th to the 27th minute, the Emirates Stadium team scored four goals in a row, ending any hopes the visitors had very early on.

A highlight of Arsenal’s play was their control and ball management in midfield. Eberechi Eze frequently dropped deep to receive the ball, opening attacking options with sharp passes. His two classy assists enabled Noni Madueke and Gabriel Martinelli to make clean finishes, quickly putting Arsenal ahead.

The constant pressure from the home side caused Wigan’s defense to become disorganized. Jack Hunt, trying to block, accidentally headed the ball into his own net, increasing the score to 3-0. Not stopping there, a precise long ball from Christian Norgaard tore apart the visitors' defense, creating space for Gabriel Jesus to break through and execute a delicate chip shot, completing the "knock-out" in the first half.

After the break, Arsenal deliberately slowed the pace but still maintained dominance. Goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga had a relatively quiet time but showed focus by denying Joe Taylor’s close-range shot and reacting well to Raphael Rodrigues’ strike, keeping a clean sheet.

Viktor Gyokeres almost scored a fifth goal when his deflected shot hit the crossbar. However, a four-goal lead was more than enough for Arsenal to comfortably close out the match.

This win allows Arsenal to remain active in all four competitions. They will wait for the draw to find out their opponent in the FA Cup fifth round before returning to the Premier League for an important upcoming match.