Story byBBCFri, January 9, 2026 at 11:42 AM UTC·2 min readPortsmouth defender Regan Poole says they need to make it "ugly" when they host high-flying Arsenal in the FA Cup third round on Sunday. The Gunners are six points clear at the top of the Premier League, whilst Pompey are 21st in the Championship. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement"It's a crazy draw, but what you wish for," Poole told BBC Radio Solent."We're not going to just roll over and watch them play football and look all nice. We're going to get in their faces and make it as ugly as possible for them."They are the best at the minute. Top of the Champions League, top of the Premier League.