Lua Lua will be at Fratton Park on Sunday, but sadly it is not the once loved Lomana Tresor Lua Lua who worked so hard for us during our relegation battle period, but his younger brother Kazenga Lua Lua, who plays for Newcastle United. Kazenga will be travelling with Newcastle for the match, live on Sky on Sunday afternoon, as he looks to strengthen Joe Kinnear's midfield problems.
With an unbeaten run of five league games, Pompey will be looking to pick up a win after many dropped points this season has troubled them from challenging for a 4th place spot in the Premier League.
Tony Adams' only injury worry is Lassana Diarra, who will not be risked for the Toon's visit to Fratton Park, although it is thought that Younes Kaboul may also be a doubt after picking up an injury in training. Armand Traore returns from an knock he picked up against Wolfsburg, and Nadir Belhadj looks to regain his place at left-back for the full 90 minutes after being taken off at half-time in Pompey's last two games. Papa Bouba Diop will miss the game through a suspension following his 5th yellow card of the season last week against West Brom.
Fabio Capello is likely to attend the game with his frequent visits to Fortress Fratton with eight English players likely to start on Sunday - David James, Glen Johnson, Sol Campbell, Sean Davis, Jermain Defoe and Peter Crouch for Portsmouth and Steven Taylor and Michael Owen for Newcastle.
Newcastle are looking to field their strongest side of the season with Nicky Butt and Damien Duff late contenders for the match on Sunday, and if Kinnear goes for Obafemi Martins and Michael Owen upfront, Distin and Campbell may have their hands full.
The Pompey Pages prediction: I think 2-1 to Portsmouth is a fair result, following our recent run of form we need to get ourselves a comfortable three points and I think we can deliver that.
Key Player: Nadir Belhadj, although his form has dropped recently, it has also paid off in our performance when he plays well. Belhadj will need to be getting down the wing and supplying the balls for our attackers when possible.
Newcastle man to watch: Obafemi Martins. Pompey tried to sign him before he went to Newcastle but Harry failed, and he has proven to be a great hit at St James Park and has scored some quality goals, his pace will cause Pompey problems and the Fratton Faithful will be hoping we don't see a Lua Lua-esque celebration from Martins.
Possible Starting XI's:
Portsmouth: James, Johnson, Campbell, Distin, Belhadj, Little, Davis, Kranjcar, Traore, Defoe, Crouch
Newcastle United: Given, Beye, Taylor, Bassong, Jose Enrique, Gutierrez, Guthrie, Geremi, N'Zogbia, Martins, Owen
With an unbeaten run of five league games, Pompey will be looking to pick up a win after many dropped points this season has troubled them from challenging for a 4th place spot in the Premier League.
Tony Adams' only injury worry is Lassana Diarra, who will not be risked for the Toon's visit to Fratton Park, although it is thought that Younes Kaboul may also be a doubt after picking up an injury in training. Armand Traore returns from an knock he picked up against Wolfsburg, and Nadir Belhadj looks to regain his place at left-back for the full 90 minutes after being taken off at half-time in Pompey's last two games. Papa Bouba Diop will miss the game through a suspension following his 5th yellow card of the season last week against West Brom.
Fabio Capello is likely to attend the game with his frequent visits to Fortress Fratton with eight English players likely to start on Sunday - David James, Glen Johnson, Sol Campbell, Sean Davis, Jermain Defoe and Peter Crouch for Portsmouth and Steven Taylor and Michael Owen for Newcastle.
Newcastle are looking to field their strongest side of the season with Nicky Butt and Damien Duff late contenders for the match on Sunday, and if Kinnear goes for Obafemi Martins and Michael Owen upfront, Distin and Campbell may have their hands full.
The Pompey Pages prediction: I think 2-1 to Portsmouth is a fair result, following our recent run of form we need to get ourselves a comfortable three points and I think we can deliver that.
Key Player: Nadir Belhadj, although his form has dropped recently, it has also paid off in our performance when he plays well. Belhadj will need to be getting down the wing and supplying the balls for our attackers when possible.
Newcastle man to watch: Obafemi Martins. Pompey tried to sign him before he went to Newcastle but Harry failed, and he has proven to be a great hit at St James Park and has scored some quality goals, his pace will cause Pompey problems and the Fratton Faithful will be hoping we don't see a Lua Lua-esque celebration from Martins.
Possible Starting XI's:
Portsmouth: James, Johnson, Campbell, Distin, Belhadj, Little, Davis, Kranjcar, Traore, Defoe, Crouch
Newcastle United: Given, Beye, Taylor, Bassong, Jose Enrique, Gutierrez, Guthrie, Geremi, N'Zogbia, Martins, Owen
2 comments:
Kazenga Lua Lua is class seriously he will be a big threat if he plays
Newcastle are poor.Pompey should have no problem with getting 3 points here. The only danger is martins but they should be able to cope with him.
3-1 to pompey!!!
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