Barclays Premier League strugglers West Ham made four changes for the visit of high-flying Manchester City.

West Ham captain Matthew Upson looks certain to miss tomorrow’s match at Arsenal with a hamstring injury he received against Newcastle last week.

Luka Modric was named in Tottenham’s starting line-up against West Ham at Upton Park this afternoon after making a speedy recovery from the leg injury he suffered against West Brom two weeks ago.

West Ham have no fresh injury worries for tomorrow’s trip to Stoke, where manager Avram Grant will not be in the dug out as he observes the Jewish holy day of Yom Kippur.

Chelsea’s new signing from Benfica, Ramires, will make his full Premier League debut for the Blues against West ham at Upton Park today.

West Ham will be without injured midfield pair Thomas Hitzlsperger and Valon Behrami for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League clash with Bolton.

Thomas Hitzlsperger looks set to miss out on his West Ham debut against his former club Aston Villa.

Double-chasing Chelsea have named an unchanged team for the FA Cup final against Portsmouth at Wembley.

TAL BEN-HAIM knows better than most just how dangerous Chelsea can be – but maintains Portsmouth must show “no fear” when they tackle his old team-mates in tomorrow’s FA Cup final at Wembley.

Portsmouth boss Avram Grant welcomes defender Ricardo Rocha back from a two-game ban for the trip to Liverpool on Monday night.

BIRMINGHAM gained revenge for their weekend FA Cup exit against Portsmouth after sending the Premier League’s bottom club closer to relegation with a 2-1 triumph at Fratton Park.

Portsmouth went into the game with a very attack-minded side to face a Birmingham team they beat in the FA Cup on Saturday as manager Avram Grant fielded Frederic Piquionne, Aruna Dindane and Danny Webber from the start.

Portsmouth will be without midfielders John Utaka and Hassan Yebda for tomorrow night’s Premier League clash with Birmingham at Fratton Park.

On-loan striker Frederic Piquionne is a doubt for Portsmouth’s Barclays Premier League match at Burnley tomorrow.

Portsmouth boss Avram Grant made five changes to his starting XI for the Barclays Premier League clash against Sunderland at Fratton Park.

Nigeria striker Kanu is expected to be back in the Portsmouth squad for the trip to Manchester United, having returned from the African Nations Cup.

PORTSMOUTH’S misery continued as Jonathan Greening’s first goal for Fulham condemned the financially-stricken club to another defeat in last night’s Premier League clash at Craven Cottage.

Portsmouth boss Avram Grant welcomes back African Nations Cup trio Nadir Belhadj, Hassan Yebda and Aruna Dindane for his side’s Barclays Premier League trip to Fulham.

Portsmouth manager Avram Grant is set to welcome midfielder Jamie O’Hara back into his side for the Barclays Premier League trip to Manchester City on Sunday.

Striker David Nugent could make a surprise return for Portsmouth in tomorrow’s home Premier League clash with West Ham after his loan deal at Burnley expired.

Portsmouth have not ruled goalkeeper David James out of their FA Cup fourth round clash with Sunderland tomorrow, despite the England international reportedly being on the brink of a move to Stoke.

Portsmouth will not be allowed to play on-loan Tottenham midfielder Jamie O’Hara in their FA Cup third-round tie against Coventry at Fratton Park.

Portsmouth midfielder Jamie O’Hara will serve a one-match ban for tomorrow night’s Barclays Premier League clash against Arsenal at Fratton Park.

West Ham defender James Tomkins comes into the team for the Premier League clash against Portsmouth in place of Danny Gabbidon today, who was out with a hamstring problem.

Portsmouth hope to welcome back goalkeeper David James for their vital Premier League visit to West Ham on St Stephen's Day.

Liverpool striker Fernando Torres was back in the starting XI for the Barclays Premier League clash against Portsmouth after coming off the bench during the midweek win over Wigan.

Portsmouth defender Younes Kaboul returns from a one-game ban for his side’s Premier League clash with Liverpool at Fratton Park tomorrow lunchtime.

Portsmouth defender Younes Kaboul serves a one-match ban for his side’s trip to Barclays Premier League leaders Chelsea tomorrow.

Portsmouth goalkeeper David James looks set to return between the posts for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League trip to Sunderland.

Portsmouth boss Avram Grant is missing influential defender Younes Kaboul for his side’s Barclays Premier League home clash with Burnley on Saturday.

STEWART DOWNING scored on his first start for Aston Villa to help send them into the Carling Cup semi-finals at the expense of Portsmouth last night.

Portsmouth boss Avram Grant will be without cup-tied quartet Jamie O’Hara, Kevin-Prince Boateng, Mike Williamson and Tommy Smith for the visit of Aston Villa to Fratton Park in the Carling Cup quarter-final.

Full-back Andy Wilkinson returned to Stoke’s starting line-up as manager Tony Pulis was forced into making a change in defence for the visit of bottom side Portsmouth.

Portsmouth boss Paul Hart may hand Icelandic international Hermann Hreidarsson his first appearance of the season when his side travel to Stoke on Sunday afternoon.

Portsmouth will be without injury-plagued right-back Steve Finnan for their Barclays Premier League trip to Blackburn tomorrow.

Portsmouth welcome back Kevin-Prince Boateng, Jamie O’Hara, Mike Williamson and Tommy Smith for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League match at home to Wigan.

Portsmouth will be without cup-tied quartet Kevin-Prince Boateng, Jamie O’Hara, Mike Williamson and Tommy Smith for their Carling Cup fourth-round clash with Stoke tomorrow.

Portsmouth midfielder Michael Brown is suspended for his side’s vital Barclays Premier League trip to Hull on Saturday, following his red card against Tottenham.

Influential Portsmouth midfielder Jamie O’Hara misses his side’s home clash with Tottenham as he is ineligible to play against his parent club.

Defender Steve Finnan came through a reserve match against West Ham in midweek and could make his debut in Portsmouth’s Premier League clash with Wolves tomorrow.

England goalkeeper David James returned for Portsmouth’s Barclays Premier League clash with Everton at Fratton Park.

Portsmouth boss Paul Hart has no fresh injury worries ahead of his side’s Barclays Premier League trip to Aston Villa on Saturday.

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Portsmouth goalkeeper David James may make his return from a knee injury in tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League match against fellow strugglers Bolton.