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Manchester City vs. Portsmouth
City of Manchester Stadium
23/08/2006
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Jamo's Return
City will be looking to pick up their first points of the season when they entertain a re-vitalised Portsmouth team on Wednesday evening.
Pompey travel to Eastlands on the back of a 3-0 home win against Blackburn on the opening day. New boy, Kanu, grabbed two of the goals on his debut but isn't expected to start because of his lack of pre-season training.
City will be hoping Andreas Isaksson and Dietmar Hamman are both fit to make their debuts for the blues after Sunday's woeful showing at Chelsea. Darius Vassell looks certain to start as Corradi starts a ban for his sending off on Sunday.
The game may well see David James make an early appearance against City and you can expect him to have one of his better games as we are the opposition.
Pompey haven't beaaten City in the top flight in Manchester since 1954. Let's hope it stays that way after this fixture.
Vital Quotes:
Stuart Pearce expects Portsmouth to be tough to beat after their recovery act last season. Speaking to the Manchester Evening News, Pearce spoke of the tremendous achievement in staying up that Redknapp made possible.
"Harry did a hell of a job keeping them in the Premiership last season. I saw them lose at Aston Villa in March and thought they were in big, big trouble.But the one thing about Harry is that he is prepared to put his neck on the line.'
Manchester City Team News:
Hamman and Isaksson may start after injuries forced them out of the Chelsea game. Corradi is missing through suspension which should see Vassell restored to the starting line up. Trabelsi is not yet deemed fit enough for a start.
Player to watch: Samaras
Generally performs better at home and owes the club after Sunday's poor showing.
Portsmouth Team News:
Pompey have doubts over Todorov and O'Neil. New signings Campbell and James should start although Kanu may find himself on the bench despite his brace on Saturday.
Player to watch: James
Bound to play a blinder with his new club playing us so soon
Match Facts & Stats
Portsmouth haven't won a top flight fixture at City since 1954. Last season saw the blues win 2-1 at home and lose 2-1 away.
Ref Watch:
Dermot Gallagher
Match Prediction:
City need to win this game, coming as it does between Chelsea and Arsenal. I fully expect them to get their first three points of the season. 2-0 to City.
Next Fixtures:
Arsenal (h) 26/08/06 1715
Your Comments
pompey had better be three points ....... the sort of team we should be beating at home
ronin
Fitness News
Dietmar Hamman and Andreas Isaksson should be fit to play
Mancitygal4eva
it will be a good game lads, personally ill be happy with a draw. theres an unpredicatblility about how our team can play as (once again) we need the team to gel. our defence is better, will that be a problem for you?
pompey pessimist
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