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Full-time: ARSENAL 1-0 PORTSMOUTH. The full-time whistle goes and Tony Adams faces up to a fourth straight defeat.
Samir Nasri has a low left-foot shot which hits the side netting.
Papa Bouba Diop is stretchered off and replaced by Noe Pamarot.
There's three minutes of added time.
Papa Bouba Diop is down injured after a tackle on Samir Nasri.
Peter Crouch heads down and Jermain Defoe is in the box but Arsenal are able to clear.
Jermain Defoe comes on for David Nugent.
David James just beats Emmanuel Adebayor to the ball to prevent another goal.
Portsmouth have worked extremely hard but are looking tired now.
Arsenal are rampant now and Carlos Alberto Vela tries his luck from 20 yards out but his shot is weak.
ARSENAL 1-0 PORTSMOUTH. David James misses Denilson's free-kick and William GALLAS heads the ball into an empty net.
Another chance for Arsenal but Portsmouth are shutting them out at every turn.
David James punches away Samir Nasri's cross before Emmanuel Adebayor can reach it as Arsenal turn up the heat.
Denilson tries a left-foot volley but it's straight at David James.
Peter Crouch controls David Nugent's cross well but Nadir Belhadj's effort is weak and gathered by Manuel Almunia.
Aaron Ramsey is on for Abou Diaby.
Samir Nasri's effort from an acute angle is saved by David James who was out quickly.
Another poor Arsenal pass is intercepted but Portsmouth have no-one forward.
Arsenal have another corner but Nicklas Bendtner's header bounces off Abou Diaby for a goal-kick.
The corner is cleared by Portsmouth.
Carlos Alberto Vela is straight into the action and his cross is put behind for a corner by Marc Wilson.
Emmanuel Eboue is replaced by Carlos Alberto Vela.
The crowd aren't happy as another pass goes astray.
The game badly needs a goal to liven it up.
Arsenal could have been two nil up if they'd capitalised on mistakes by David James.
David James's mistake from Samir Nasri's cross lets in Emmanuel Adebayor but he can only find the side netting.
Nadir Belhadj puts in a great cross but it's not met by a Portsmouth player and Arsenal counterattack.
The crowd have come to life and are trying to lift Arsenal.
Niko Kranjcar defends well under pressure from Emmanuel Adebayor and Bacary Sagna and wins a free-kick.
Nicklas Bendtner goes down in the area under a challenge from Sylvain Distin but the referee doesn't want to know.
Emmanuel Adebayor accidentally collides with Sylvain Distin's knee but he's okay.
Nadir Belhadj's free-kick is cleared by the Arsenal wall.
Richard Hughes is injured and is replaced by Arnold Mvuemba.
Peter Crouch can't find David Nugent with a poor pass.
David James fumbles a corner and Emmanuel Adebayor heads towards goal but Portsmouth scramble the ball away.
There's no changes for either side as the second half kicks off.
Half-time: ARSENAL 0-0 PORTSMOUTH. A slight ripple of applause greets the half-time whistle.
There's one minute of added time.
The corner is straight into the arms of David James.
Samir Nasri's long-range effort is deflected wide for a corner.
Tony Adams will be the happier manager as half-time approaches.
Richard Hughes is booked for a poor challenge on Emmanuel Eboue.
Emmanuel Eboue sets up Samir Nasri for a shot which loops up into the arms of David James.
Arsenal need to step up the quality of their passing as Emmanuel Eboue gives the ball away.
Portsmouth have a free-kick which is flicked towards goal by Peter Crouch but Arsenal clear the danger.
The pace of the game has picked up as Arsenal come forward to try and get the breakthrough before half-time.
Arsenal clear the corner and Portsmouth have to build again from the back.
Nadir Belhadj runs at the Arsenal defence after Emmanuel Eboue gives the ball away and they concede a corner.
Gael Clichy squares the ball to Samir Nasri but David Nugent gets back to defend.
Emmanuel Adebayor is onside and rounds David James but Sol Campbell and Sylvain Distin combine to get the ball away.
There's hardly any atmosphere in the stadium which doesn't seem to be helping Arsenal.
Niko Kranjcar has a shot which is blocked and David Nugent is unable to follow up.
Arsenal are finding it hard to get past Portsmouth and it's very tight out there.
David Nugent's cross misses everyone and Arsene Wenger is out of his dugout.
Despite all Arsenal's possession, it's Portsmouth who have had the best chance so far with that Crouch header.
Marc Wilson puts in a high floating cross and Peter Crouch heads against the post with Manuel Almunia beaten.
Some Arsenal fans are booing their own players as they haven't made the most of a counterattack, passing to each other but going nowhere.
Bacary Sagna puts in a good cross which is missed by Emmanuel Adebayor and well defended by Portsmouth.
The crowd are very quiet today at the Emirates.
The corner comes to nothing and Arsenal need to find a cutting edge.
Arsenal counter after Peter Crouch and David Nugent exchange passes on the edge of the area and Nadir Belhadj concedes a corner.
Portsmouth are settling more into the game now but Peter Crouch is isolated up front.
Samir Nasri's corner is met by Nicklas Bendtner but his header is over the bar.
Samir Nasri robs Marc Wilson of the ball but plays it too far in front of Emmanuel Adebayor.
Arsenal are retaining possession well and Portsmouth are chasing shadows.
The windy conditions at the Emirates could cause a few mistakes today.
Arsenal win their first corner but the ball is put behind for a goal-kick by Mikael Silvestre.
It's been a tentative opening by both teams, neither wanting to make any mistakes.
The Arsenal fans are singing a tribute to their old captain and are acknowleged by Tony Adams.
Arsenal forge an early attack but Nicklas Bendtner is offside.
The game gets underway.
We're almost ready for kick-off, can Tony Adams kick-start Portsmouth's season against his old club?
Arsenal
Portsmouth
Full time
Full-time: ARSENAL 1-0 PORTSMOUTH. The full-time whistle goes and Tony Adams faces up to a fourth straight defeat.
Samir Nasri has a low left-foot shot which hits the side netting.
Substitution
Papa Bouba Diop is stretchered off and replaced by Noe Pamarot.
There's three minutes of added time.
Papa Bouba Diop is down injured after a tackle on Samir Nasri.
Peter Crouch heads down and Jermain Defoe is in the box but Arsenal are able to clear.
Substitution
Jermain Defoe comes on for David Nugent.
David James just beats Emmanuel Adebayor to the ball to prevent another goal.
Portsmouth have worked extremely hard but are looking tired now.
Arsenal are rampant now and Carlos Alberto Vela tries his luck from 20 yards out but his shot is weak.
Goal
ARSENAL 1-0 PORTSMOUTH. David James misses Denilson's free-kick and William GALLAS heads the ball into an empty net.
Another chance for Arsenal but Portsmouth are shutting them out at every turn.
David James punches away Samir Nasri's cross before Emmanuel Adebayor can reach it as Arsenal turn up the heat.
Denilson tries a left-foot volley but it's straight at David James.
Peter Crouch controls David Nugent's cross well but Nadir Belhadj's effort is weak and gathered by Manuel Almunia.
Substitution
Aaron Ramsey is on for Abou Diaby.
Samir Nasri's effort from an acute angle is saved by David James who was out quickly.
Another poor Arsenal pass is intercepted but Portsmouth have no-one forward.
Arsenal have another corner but Nicklas Bendtner's header bounces off Abou Diaby for a goal-kick.
The corner is cleared by Portsmouth.
Carlos Alberto Vela is straight into the action and his cross is put behind for a corner by Marc Wilson.
Substitution
Emmanuel Eboue is replaced by Carlos Alberto Vela.
The crowd aren't happy as another pass goes astray.
The game badly needs a goal to liven it up.
Arsenal could have been two nil up if they'd capitalised on mistakes by David James.
David James's mistake from Samir Nasri's cross lets in Emmanuel Adebayor but he can only find the side netting.
Nadir Belhadj puts in a great cross but it's not met by a Portsmouth player and Arsenal counterattack.
The crowd have come to life and are trying to lift Arsenal.
Niko Kranjcar defends well under pressure from Emmanuel Adebayor and Bacary Sagna and wins a free-kick.
Nicklas Bendtner goes down in the area under a challenge from Sylvain Distin but the referee doesn't want to know.
Emmanuel Adebayor accidentally collides with Sylvain Distin's knee but he's okay.
Nadir Belhadj's free-kick is cleared by the Arsenal wall.
Substitution
Richard Hughes is injured and is replaced by Arnold Mvuemba.
Peter Crouch can't find David Nugent with a poor pass.
David James fumbles a corner and Emmanuel Adebayor heads towards goal but Portsmouth scramble the ball away.
Second half
There's no changes for either side as the second half kicks off.
Half time
Half-time: ARSENAL 0-0 PORTSMOUTH. A slight ripple of applause greets the half-time whistle.
There's one minute of added time.
The corner is straight into the arms of David James.
Samir Nasri's long-range effort is deflected wide for a corner.
Tony Adams will be the happier manager as half-time approaches.
Yellow Card
Richard Hughes is booked for a poor challenge on Emmanuel Eboue.
Emmanuel Eboue sets up Samir Nasri for a shot which loops up into the arms of David James.
Arsenal need to step up the quality of their passing as Emmanuel Eboue gives the ball away.
Portsmouth have a free-kick which is flicked towards goal by Peter Crouch but Arsenal clear the danger.
The pace of the game has picked up as Arsenal come forward to try and get the breakthrough before half-time.
Arsenal clear the corner and Portsmouth have to build again from the back.
Nadir Belhadj runs at the Arsenal defence after Emmanuel Eboue gives the ball away and they concede a corner.
Gael Clichy squares the ball to Samir Nasri but David Nugent gets back to defend.
Emmanuel Adebayor is onside and rounds David James but Sol Campbell and Sylvain Distin combine to get the ball away.
There's hardly any atmosphere in the stadium which doesn't seem to be helping Arsenal.
Niko Kranjcar has a shot which is blocked and David Nugent is unable to follow up.
Arsenal are finding it hard to get past Portsmouth and it's very tight out there.
David Nugent's cross misses everyone and Arsene Wenger is out of his dugout.
Despite all Arsenal's possession, it's Portsmouth who have had the best chance so far with that Crouch header.
Marc Wilson puts in a high floating cross and Peter Crouch heads against the post with Manuel Almunia beaten.
Some Arsenal fans are booing their own players as they haven't made the most of a counterattack, passing to each other but going nowhere.
Bacary Sagna puts in a good cross which is missed by Emmanuel Adebayor and well defended by Portsmouth.
The crowd are very quiet today at the Emirates.
The corner comes to nothing and Arsenal need to find a cutting edge.
Arsenal counter after Peter Crouch and David Nugent exchange passes on the edge of the area and Nadir Belhadj concedes a corner.
Portsmouth are settling more into the game now but Peter Crouch is isolated up front.
Samir Nasri's corner is met by Nicklas Bendtner but his header is over the bar.
Samir Nasri robs Marc Wilson of the ball but plays it too far in front of Emmanuel Adebayor.
Arsenal are retaining possession well and Portsmouth are chasing shadows.
The windy conditions at the Emirates could cause a few mistakes today.
Arsenal win their first corner but the ball is put behind for a goal-kick by Mikael Silvestre.
It's been a tentative opening by both teams, neither wanting to make any mistakes.
The Arsenal fans are singing a tribute to their old captain and are acknowleged by Tony Adams.
Arsenal forge an early attack but Nicklas Bendtner is offside.
Kickoff
The game gets underway.
Awaiting Kickoff
We're almost ready for kick-off, can Tony Adams kick-start Portsmouth's season against his old club?