After last weeks fairy tale stuff, its back to the nitty gritty again, we have one away win under the belt, can we eek out another?
Vital Quotes:
Last week was a freak, well according to the experts it was, Pompey hitting 7 was a first in my memory, and I can’t remember letting in 4 at home since the mighty Leyton Orient did so!
Fulham Team News:
Jimmy Bullard could be in line for a return after his horrific injury just over a year ago.
Niemi will be hoping to reclaim his spot in place of Kasey Keller, but the Yank did his chances no harm with a blank at Chelsea.
Up front Kamara will no doubt be itching to get one over his old team-mates, and Danny Murphy could step in after a couple of impressive sub displays.
Player to watch: Kamara
May not even start, but we saw enough of Joe at Fratton to know how quick his feet are, it is only a lack of top-flight goals which stops him being a superstar.
Pompey Team News:
Benjani is a confirmed starter if fit, his first senior hat-trick was the reward for endless graft in the Pompey cause. Kanu maybe fit, but I feel will have to make do with a subs spot. Lauren limped off in our reserves draw against Villa, but it was precautionary after a tight hamstring.
After banging in 7 its doubtful that many changes will take place, so Davis and Diop should claim their places against their old club.
Player to watch: Davis
Always has something to prove whenever he returns to his first club, he gets a fair amount of abuse when he returns, but has been in great form for Pompey and a long overdue goal was fair reward (and you know what they say about buses)
Match Facts & Stats
1-1 the last two meetings, 3-1 at the Cottage the year before in a match when Redknapp won back the fans.
Ref Watch:
Howard Webb, the only thing from Yorkshire in the Premiership
Match Prediction:
Pompey actually have the edge over Fulham on their own patch, with more wins tan their hosts, can the edge further away? Hedge your bets here.
Next Fixtures:
Away to wigan in 2 weeks time