Portsmouth vs Arsenal — Pass Map

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Pass Map

Portsmouth 1 – 4 Arsenal

FA Cup · 11 Jan 2026

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Legend

Node size = touches

Edge thickness = est. passes

High xG assisted

Tactical Themes

Possession Anchor in Midfield

C. Nørgaard completed 52 passes with 89.7% accuracy across 66 touches, controlling Arsenal's tempo. His reliable distribution formed the foundation for Arsenal's build-up play from deep positions.

Wide Creation Without Conversion

N. Madueke registered 4 key passes despite posting 0.0 expected assists from open play. His attacking positioning created chances for teammates even when his own finishing opportunities didn't materialize.

Defensive Workrate Dominates

M. Merino accumulated 17 combined tackles, interceptions, recoveries, and clearances in the midfield. His relentless defensive work kept Arsenal's shape compact and disrupted opposition attacking moves consistently.

Instant Creative Threat Off Bench

M. Ødegaard delivered 3 key passes in just 21 minutes as a substitute. His immediate impact injected creative directness into Arsenal's attacking play during a crucial phase.