Hreidarsson set for Pompey return

Hermann Hreidarsson is hopeful of returning to Portsmouth’s defence for the home clash with Manchester City but midfielder Papa Bouba Diop serves a one-match ban for five yellow cards.

Iceland international Hreidarsson has been out for the last two matches with a groin muscle tear but now manager Harry Redknapp must decide whether to recall him in favour of Frenchman Noe Pamarot whose spectacular goal sparked last week’s 4-1 win at Newcastle. Pedro Mendes is the natural replacement for Diop.