But the assignments don’t get any easier, as John Mousinho’s men travel to the north west to take on another fancied contender at Turf Moor.
The defensive issues are abating but it’s the striker department where the concerns now lie, with Colby Bishop, Mark O’Mahony and Kusini Yengi all sidelined.
So much for Mousinho to ponder against the Clarets - here’s how we think his side will line up.
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9. RW Matt Ritchie
Was used on the right against Sunderland and could well do the same this weekend. Alternatives would be to use Harvey Blair or Sammy Silvera down the right. Could shift Lang out there, drop Saydee deeper in the 10 and start Sorensen at a push. | Jason Brown/ProSportsImages
10. ACM Callum Lang
Was effective in the first half against West Brom in the 10 role and likely to keep his place at Turf Moor. | Getty Images
11. LW Josh Murphy
The standout performer against West Brom - more of the same please this weekend. | Jason Brown/ProSportsImages
12. ST Christian Saydee
A lot resting on Saydee's shoulders this weekend with Pompey shorn of striking options. | Jason Brown/ProSportsImages