Squad Players Make Their Case & Kai Returns In FA Cup Victory
Squad Players Make Their Case & Kai Returns In FA Cup Victory  
Podcast: The ArsenalVision Podcast - Arsenal FC
Published On: Mon Jan 12 2026
Description: On this edition of the ArsenalVision Podcast, Elliot, Tim and Paul discuss Arsenal’s FA Cup victory in Portsmouth through the lens of squad player performance along with the return of Kai Havertz. Then there’s a preview of the Chelsea cup tie on Wednesday. Chapter timings below.Chapters:00:00 Intro Music07:37 Portsmouth away memories and Fratton Park atmosphere11:06 Diagnosing the early Portsmouth goal and defensive mistakes14:18 Noni Madueke’s mixed performance, penalty miss, and set-piece impact24:00 Gabriel Martinelli’s “villain arc” and hat-trick statement32:07 Embracing Arsenal’s set-piece dominance and why it matters43:10 Ethan Nwaneri’s midfield performance and development curve48:57 Myles Lewis-Skelly at fullback: strengths, weaknesses, and future role55:40 Kai Havertz’s return, movement, and tactical importance1:06:16 Chelsea League Cup semi-final preview and rotation strategy1:17:26 Gooners vs. Cancer: Mike Goodman interview on the 50-mile World Cancer Day walkSupport to GoonersVCancer here: https://goonersvcancer.comSupport the Cooney-Cross family here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-jess-and-andy-through-this-unimaginable-diagnosisCheck out the merch store at https://shop.arsenalvisionpodcast.comSignup for our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/arsenalvisionpodcast (Get 50% off first month with code RICE50)You can now gift a Patreon membership https://www.patreon.com/arsenalvisionpodcast/giftInterested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.