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.
21. Sub 9 Makenzie Kirk
The kind of moment Makenzie Kirk came to English football for, with the Northern Ireland under-21 man almost certain to have a part to play in the game. Photo: Graham Hunt
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