Arsenal are a club steeped in FA Cup history, and on Monday evening the side took another step towards extending their record haul of the famous trophy with a 2-0 victory over Portsmouth. The atmosphere at Fratton Park had the potential for a cup upset, and while it was physical and laboured in places, the result was rarely in doubt as goals from Sokratis Papastathopoulos and Eddie Nketiah either side of half-time ensured that the home fans and the neutrals would be left disappointed. The Gunners have claimed a record 13 FA Cup triumphs in their long and distinguished history. The great Herbert Chapman was the first manager to bring the trophy to Highbury in 1930, and his achievement was...
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