Patrick Vieira watched from the stands as Arsenal pt on a stunning first-half show to put another major dent in Portsmouth’s fight against relegation.

MIDDLESBROUGH striker Aiyegbeni Yakubu has confirmed he will not be playing for Nigeria in the African Cup of Nations.

Middlesbrough skipper Gareth Southgate admitted his side’s defending was not up to standard as they twice allowed victory to slip from their grasp against Tottenham.

Middlesbrough 1 Portsmouth 1

Manager Steve McClaren has challenged striker Mark Viduka to be Middlesbrough’s top man in Europe.

Fulham 3 Portsmouth 1

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger will take a head count before selecting his side for the New Year’s Day trip to Charlton.

FORMER Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp wants to put an end to speculation regarding his departure from the club in a very public clear-the-air meeting with owner Milan Mandaric.

Portsmouth 1, Tottenham 0

Portsmouth 1 Tottenham 0

Portsmouth 5 Middlesbrough 1

Tottenham 4 Portsmouth 3

Portsmouth 4 Manchester City 2

Portsmouth 1 Everton 2