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Arsenal remain with a chance of quadruple this season and open their FA Cup challenge at Portsmouth in the third round on Sunday.

Mikel Arteta’s side hold a six-point lead at the top of the table. Premier Leaguehave reached the knockout stage of the Champions League and are in the semi-finals of the EFL Cup.

While they were held to a 0-0 draw at home to Liverpool on Thursday, the Gunners remain set for an exciting second half of the campaign.

Portsmouth have a difficult time in the league. They sit one place above the relegation zone in 21st and were beaten 5-0 at Bristol City in their last outing on January 1.