Grant: We can avoid relegation

Avram Grant is convinced Portsmouth still have what it takes to survive in the Barclays Premier League, despite a resounding 4-1 home defeat to Arsenal and more financial worries.

Pompey issued a statement yesterday denying the club had been formally served with a winding up petition by Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs in relation to disputed VAT, PAYE and National Insurance contributions of a reported £3.5m (€3.9m).