Defensive changes for Pompey

Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp will be forced to reshuffle his back four for the Barclays Premiership match at home to Manchester City, with right-back Glen Johnson the leading candidate to replace injured Linvoy Primus (thigh) at centre-half.

With Djimi Traore (ankle) and Noe Pamarot (groin) doubtful and skipper Dejan Stefanovic still out, Matt Taylor is set to return to left-back, enabling Sean Davis and Niko Kranjcar to battle for midfield places.