Arsenal powered into the FA Cup fifth round on February 15, 2026, with a dominant 4-0 victory over League One side Wigan Athletic at Emirates Stadium. The Gunners scored all four goals in the first half to secure their place in the last 16 for the first time since 2020.
Arsenal started strongly and took the lead in the 11th minute. Midfielder Eberechi Eze delivered a precise through ball, and forward Noni Madueke finished calmly with a first-time effort. The goal set the tone for the hosts’ attacking dominance.
Arsenal doubled their advantage seven minutes later. Eze provided another excellent assist, this time finding Gabriel Martinelli on the left side of the area. Martinelli struck a composed finish into the bottom corner to make it 2-0.
Wigan faced further trouble in the 23rd minute. Bukayo Saka cut the ball back after a swift move, and defender Jack Hunt headed the ball into his own net under pressure. The own goal extended Arsenal’s lead to 3-0.
Arsenal completed the scoring in the 27th minute. Gabriel Jesus finished with a dinked effort after a flick from a cross. The goal marked the fourth in just 17 minutes and set a record as the first Premier League team to score four times in the opening 30 minutes of an FA Cup tie.
Arsenal eased off after the interval and managed the game comfortably. Wigan created few chances, while goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga remained largely untested. The visitors showed resilience but could not mount a comeback.
Mikel Arteta’s side advanced while maintaining their challenge on multiple fronts. Arsenal topped the Premier League table, reached the EFL Cup final, and progressed in the Champions League. The win kept their pursuit of silverware alive across competitions.
