Several Gunners' stars were reluctant to make too much contact with players from opponents Portsmouth as they lined up at the start of Monday night's FA Cup match.

MATT BARLOW AT FRATTON PARK: Arsenal have made it through to the FA Cup quarter-finals with a 2-0 victory over Portsmouth in the fifth round.

Mikel Arteta admits he took a risk making nine changes for the FA Cup win at Portsmouth but claims he was left with no choice as some of his players were 'knackered' after Europa League exit.

Arsenal were dealt an injury blow during their FA Cup fifth round win over Portsmouth as midfielder Lucas Torreira was taken off on a stretcher. The Uruguayan went to ground holding his ankle.

Torreira was taken off on a stretcher early on during the 2-0 victory at Fratton Park following a crunching tackle from Portsmouth's James Bolton. The midfielder will see a specialist on Friday.

Japanese kickboxer Tenshin Nasukawa is desperate to get his hands (and feet) on Floyd Mayweather in their New Year's Eve three-round fight. 

Clarence Williams, of Palo Alto Middle School in Killeen, Texas, has been placed on paid leave for a week while the local school district reviews a report of the incident. School officials did not provide details on what prompted the teacher to allegedly tape the boy's mouth shut on October 23.

Top scorer Fernando Llorente has boosted Swansea by being declared fit to face Bournemouth as Paul Clement insists there is no need to panic after the setback against Hull.

Portsmouth striker Ronan Curtis has been drafted into the Republic of Ireland squad for Tuesday night's friendly in Poland. The 22-year-old has been added to a depleted party for the game in Wroclaw.

Jude Bellingham became Birmingham's youngest ever player when he was handed his debut against Portsmouth on Tuesday night. The teenager beat the record set by Trevor Francis in 1970.

Jota insists Aston Villa are a big club as they look to fix their wretched home record. Villa have won just 22 of their previous 95 home Premier League games over the last five seasons.

The four-year-old dog named Rock was bleeding from his mouth and his pupils were heavily dilated when he returned to his home in Matamata, in New Zealand, last Tuesday.

The footage was recorded by hygiene officials who visited the factory in Nong Khai, northeast Thailand, on Tuesday. The workers raise the chicken to their mouths and begin tearing at them with their teeth.

Russell Whish booked a year in advance to eat at The Man Behind the Curtain, in Leeds, but when he complained Chef Michael O'Hare (pictured) responded by comparing himself to Led Zeppelin.

Her sister Gigi is said to be expecting her first child with boyfriend Zayn Malik. And it appeared Bella Hadid was helping out by taking control of the cooking on Tuesday night.

Kate Murphy shares advice for improving your listening skills in a new book. The author who lives in the U.S, claims we're encouraged to listen to our guts, but rarely to listen carefully to others.

Dr Christopher Orr, 47, head of the Advanced Dental Practice in London, tells FEMAIL that drinking lemon water is now the number one cause of tooth enamel erosion for women aged 50-60.

Anna is affectionately described as the 'Punk Princess of Pastry', and has dazzled Australians with appearances on ​Masterchef ​and ​Family Food Fight​, and with her two books.

And to add insult to injury Christopher could also be facing a £100,000 fine for his alleged behaviour.

A self proclaimed ''true Star Wars fan' was kicked out of a screening for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker after punching a father in the face and ranting at moviegoers using their phones.

During Tuesday night's The Project, the presenter viciously attacked the actor for his foul-mouthed rant about Donald Trump at the Tony Awards on Sunday.

Viscountess Emma Weymouth partied the night away at Rihanna's Fenty bash on Monday night, hosted at London's Laylow after the British Fashion Awards 2019.

The 29-year-old singer took to Instagram on Thursday night to share another glimpse of the video accompanying her recently-released track How To Be Lonely, ahead of its imminent unveiling.

The tiny face challenge is the latest viral craze to hit the internet.People are painting miniature mouths and noses above face masks and scarves to make it seem like they have tiny faces.TikToks of people giving themselves tiny faces highlight how funny and strange the challenge can be. Visit Insider's homepage for more stories.TikTok has been the starting point of countless internet crazes, with everything from the "Savage Challenge" to the "Don't Rush Challenge" getting their starts in the app.One of the most recent trends to become popular on the app was born out of people wearing masks and scarves amid the coronavirus pandemic, covering the lower half of their faces.Because their mouths are hidden, people have started painting small noses and mouths to make it look like they have tiny

ADAM SHERGOLD AT THE VITALITY STADIUM: Wilson rose from the bench to spare Bournemouth’s blushes after they chucked away a two-goal lead against Blackburn.

Can Bournemouth do the unthinkable and pile more misery on Klopp's Reds or will common sense prevail and Liverpool return to winning ways? Stay right here with Sportsmail to find out.

Captain for the day James Milner urged his Liverpool team mates to react quickly in a speech on the pitch before the match against Bournemouth - only to see them fall behind after nine minutes.

LIVERPOOL 2-1 BOURNEMOUTH - ROB DRAPER AT ANFIELD: Ryan Fraser was in, clear on goal. Yet he only had a split second to react, as Adrian was charging from his goal-line.

Callum Wilson gave the Cherries a shock lead in the ninth minute but there was controversy surrounding his goal with the striker giving defender Joe Gomez a push in the build-up.

Supporters were left bemused after watching Liverpool and Bournemouth's players eschew the traditional pre-game handshake following the Premier League ban,

Jurgen Klopp was left furious by referee Paul Tierney's decision to award Callum Wilson's opening goal in Liverpool's 2-1 victory over AFC Bournemouth. 

A British holiday resort is due to reopen as it completes the 10-month £2.7million restoration. Great Yarmouth's Waterways was a big hit in the 1950s and people say it is 'magnificent'.

The Venetian Waterways reopened today after a 10-month £2.7million restoration. The mayor cut the red ribbon at the celebratory gala as boats and pedalos once again took to the water.

Self-confessed hitman Mikey Schultz is said to have mouthed 'f*** you' at Aimee Pistorius after she expressed discomfort that he was occupying a place in court normally reserved for the sprinter's family.

Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe has indicated he will make changes as the Premier League side host Sky Bet League Two club Forest Green in the Carabao Cup second round.

A delighted home baker from Australia has shared photos and the recipe for her cream cheese soft rolls online, wowing thousands with the simple method.

Kayleigh Syder, from Essex, shared a snap of the Vimto cocktail and ingredients on the Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK group, sending social media users into a frenzy.

Emma Thynn, Viscountess Weymouth, spent last Sunday on the sofa sobbing, 'heartbroken' to be the latest celebrity sent packing from Strictly Come Dancing.

Lihi Aharon was riding the train from Manhattan to Brooklyn earlier this week when a fellow passenger launched the anti-Semitic abuse.

Manchester City are considering a bid to sign Bournemouth defender Nathan Ake, but face competition from Chelsea who intend to bring their academy graduate back to Stamford Bridge.

Sheridan Smith honoured war veterans on Wednesday with a dazzling performance at the D-Day celebrations in Portsmouth. 

The royal, 93, sat next to Trump and her son Prince Charles dressed in a pink hat and matching pink coat. She also accessorized her outfit with her statement pearl earrings and necklace.

Mr Trump and his wife Melania, who are travelling to Ireland this afternoon, joined the monarch and Prince Charles to speak to some of the 300 men who fought on the Normandy beaches 75 years ago.

Benjamin Hoyle, 35, flew into a sweary rant when he was prevented from flying from Manchester after sinking multiple beers and draining a bottle of Captain Morgan's rum from duty free.

The BGT judge, 49, revealed she would take part on I'm A Celebrity but only on one condition and stated that she would 'put anything in her mouth' when it comes to the dreaded Bushtucker trails.

Always in the market for a bargain, Spurs are reportedly hopeful of securing a cut-price deal with Bournemouth before Fraser becomes a free agent when his contract expires in June.

The 18-year-old Norwich-born vlogger entered the house during the launch on Friday night and while he has been well-received yet the resurfaced video will undoubtedly

TikTik user Kassy, a biology teacher believed to be from the US, claims her husband follows a strict four-step regime which sees him use an alcohol mouthwash before giving his pearly whites a floss.

The nation's best butchers and bakers descend on the Leicestershire town of Melton Mowbray for The British Pie Awards each year. New BBC1 documentary Life Of Pies explores the competition.

The former rugby ace, 34, and the presenter, 26, were forced to pass pig testicles to each other using their mouths in a Love Island-inspired Bushtucker Trial during Sunday's episode.