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Sunderland v Portsmouth: Jordan Cross' predicted line-up for clash with promotion chasers

By Jordan Cross

Pompey writer

Published 3rd Jan 2025, 12:08 BST
Updated 3rd Jan 2025, 12:12 BST

Pompey go again as they aim to build on a stunning start to 2025 at Sunderland.

Swansea were dismissed with the Blues’ biggest Championship win in 15 years on New Year’s Day, but now it’s a stern test against the high-fliers at the Stadium of Light.

Here’s how we think John Mousinho’s side will line up, as they aim for a return in the north east.

Task is to build on Swansea display which represented a season's high.

9. CM Freddie Potts

Task is to build on Swansea display which represented a season's high. Photo: Jason Brown

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The manner in which Lang's influence grew as game went on against Swansea suggests he's handling the intensity of games over Christmas period well enough.

10. ACM Callum Lang

The manner in which Lang's influence grew as game went on against Swansea suggests he's handling the intensity of games over Christmas period well enough. Photo: Jason Brown

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More of the same please after New Year's Day stormer at Fratton.

11. LW Josh Murphy

More of the same please after New Year's Day stormer at Fratton. Photo: Jason Brown

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Magic Man will go to the well again after taking continued physical batterings leading the line.

12. CF Colby Bishop

Magic Man will go to the well again after taking continued physical batterings leading the line. Photo: Jason Brown

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