England defender Glen Johnson makes his comeback from an ankle injury as Portsmouth bid to end their five-match winless run at home to big-spending Manchester City.

Portsmouth will begin their defence of the FA Cup against Bristol City without striker Jermain Defoe, who missed training today after phoning in sick with a virus.

Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp could welcome back defender Noe Pamarot for the visit of Barclays Premier League leaders Arsenal to Fratton Park.

Pedro Mendes has another chance to re-establish himself in Portsmouth’s midfield anchor-role with Sean Davis likely to be out again at Aston Villa with a hamstring injury.

Republic of Ireland 0 England 3

Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp is set to make wholesale changes for his side’s Carling Cup third-round tie with Burnley at Turf Moor tomorrow.

Portsmouth 1 Manchester United 1

Carlos Tevez made his expected debut for Manchester United in place of injured Wayne Rooney in the Barclays Premier League match against Portsmouth at Fratton Park.

Middlesbrough boss Steve McClaren was able to call upon experienced striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink once again as his side looked to get their Barclays Premiership campaign back on track against struggling Southampton.

SOUTHAMPTON recall midfielders Jamie Redknapp and Nigel Quashie for tonight’s crucial Premiership basement struggle at West Brom.

Liverpool 1 Southampton 0

Southampton 0 Charlton 0

Chelsea 4 Southampton 0