The magic of the FA Cup comes to the south coast of England this Sunday. Premier League leaders Arsenal travel to face Portsmouth in the third round of the world’s oldest tournament.
It is a duel of extremes: while those of Mikel Arteta fight for glory in the top category, ‘Pompey’ desperately fights to remain in the Championship. For the locals, it is the opportunity to forget their league woes with a heroic performance; For the visitors, the first step to reconquer a trophy that they have not lifted since 2020.
Below we leave you with all the information necessary for the preview of this match that will be played on Sunday.
When, at what time and where is Portsmouth vs Arsenal played?
- Ciudad: Portsmouth, England
- Date: Sunday, January 11
- Time: 9:00 a.m. (US time ET), 8:00 a.m. (Mexico), 3:00 p.m. (Spain)
- Estadio: Fratton Park
How can you watch Portsmouth vs Arsenal on TV and online streaming?
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Country |
TV channel |
Streaming Online |
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USA |
ESPN 2 |
ESPN App, fuboTV |
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Mexico |
TNT Sports |
HBO Max |
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Spain |
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DAZN |
Portsmouth’s last five games
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Rival |
Result |
Competition |
|---|---|---|
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Bristol City |
0-5 D |
Championship |
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Charlton Athletic |
2-1 V |
Championship |
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QPR |
1-1 E |
Championship |
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Derby County |
1-1 E |
Championship |
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Blackburn Rovers |
2-1 V |
Championship |
Arsenal’s last five games
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Rival |
Result |
Competition |
|---|---|---|
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Liverpool |
0-0 E |
Premier League |
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Bournemouth |
3-2 V |
Premier League |
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Aston Villa |
4-1 V |
Premier League |
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Brighton |
2-1 V |
Premier League |
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Crystal Palace |
1-1 E |
EFL Cup |
Latest Portsmouth news
The team of John Mousinho He arrives emotionally beaten. The recent 5-0 defeat against Bristol City was a reality check for a team that is in 21st place in the Championship, just one point above the relegation zone.
The infirmary is full, which complicates the situation even more: Colby Bishop is doubtful, while key players such as Marlon Pack, Josh Murphy y Connor Ogilvie They are ruled out due to injury. Additionally, they lost their on-loan winger, Yang Min-Hyeok, who was recalled by Tottenham. Fratton Park will try to be the 12th player to inspire a historic performance.
Latest Arsenal news
Los Gunners They drew goalless against Liverpool on Thursday, maintaining the lead but ending their winning streak. Mikel Arteta plans rotations to give rest to his starters and minutes to those seeking to vindicate themselves.
Piero Hincapié he was injured before the Reds and it is a doubt, adding to the losses of Riccardo Calafiori and Cristhian Mosquera. It is expected that Kepa Arrizabalaga defend the arch and Gabriel Jesus has the opportunity to lead the attack alongside Kai Havertz, seeking to recover his best scoring version.
Possible alignments
Portsmouth (4-2-3-1)
- Goalie: Nicolas Schmid
- Defenses: Zak Swanson, Regan Poole, Conor Shaughnessy, Terry Devlin
- Midfielders: Andre Dozzell, Pierre Ekwah
- Midfielders: Alex Kirk (o Segecic), John Swift, Ibane Bowat
- Front: South Many
Arsenal (4-3-3)
- Goalie: Kepa Arrizabalaga
- Defenses: Jurrien Timber, William Saliba, Piero Hincapié (or Kiwior if he doesn’t arrive), Myles Lewis-Skelly
- Midfielders: Mikel Merino, Christian Nørgaard, Eberechi Eze
- Forwards: Noni Madueke, Gabriel Jesus, Kai Havertz.
Forecast YES
Despite Arsenal’s rotations and the hostile atmosphere at Fratton Park, the difference in quality and depth between both squads is abysmal. Portsmouth arrives too weakened by injuries and focused on its survival in the league to stand up to an Arsenal that, even with substitutes, has a Champions League level.
Portsmouth 0-3 Arsenal
