
These are the confirmed lineups for Portsmouth vs Arsenal in the FA Cup third round at Fratton Park. The Gunners begin their FA Cup journey with this trip to the South Coast, just a few days before their Carabao Cup semi-final first leg against Chelsea. Mikel Arteta’s team sits six points clear at the top of the Premier League. The Gunners have a packed January fixture schedule, but look set to be boosted by the return of players such as Kai Havertz.
Portsmouth comes into the game in 21st position in the Championship, having suffered a 5-0 defeat away at Bristol City. Can Pompey spring a huge shock? Or can the Gunners show their class?
Portsmouth: Bursik, Devlin, Poole, Shaughnessy, Swanson, Chaplin, Dozzell, Le Roux, Blair, Segecic, Bishop, Chaplin.
Subs: Killip, Williams, Bowat, Oglivie, Pack, Farrell, Umeh, Swift, Kirk.
Arsenal: Arrizabalaga, White, Norgaard, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly, Merino, Nwaneri, Eze, Madueke, Martinelli, Jesus.
Subs: Raya, Timber, Salmon, Zubimendi, Rice, Odegaard, Saka, Havertz, Gyokeres.
(Squad details via)
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