Portsmouth v Arsenal: Predicted FA Cup line-up to face Premier League leaders amid injury woe

The Premier League leaders are in town, as Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal arrive at Fratton Park in the FA Cup on Sunday.

The third round clash with the Gunners could hardly have arrived at a more challenging time for John Mousinho’s men, who are decimated by injury.

That provides a challenge for the Blues boss, as he looks to put out a competitive side with obvious Championship survival considerations, too.

Here’s how we think the Pompey boss will go, as he takes on the potential top-flight champion’s huge array of talent.

13. Sub 1 Josef Bursik

Will be ready to turn to from the bench if called upon. Photo: Graham Hunt

Not started the last four and will be likely used off the bench. Photo: Dan Istitene

Struggled against Bristol City and the most likely to make way if it's a return to a back four. Photo: Graham Hunt

Back on the bench now, but yet to see any minutes on the pitch. Photo: Simon Roe