Arsenal v PORTSMOUTH: Papa Bouba Diop plays no part at the Emirates Stadium

21 August 2009 14:38
[LNB]Crocked: Diop is sidelined for struggling Pompey[LNB]Portsmouth travel to Arsenal without midfielder Papa Bouba Diop, who faces a possible three to six weeks on the sidelines with a hamstring injury. [LNB]The Senegal international is set to undergo a scan to confirm the extent of the problem, but he will definitely sit out the clash at Emirates Stadium. [LNB]Manager Paul Hart remains without Herman Hreidarsson and Steve Finnan, who are also suffering with hamstring problems and are at least two weeks away from returning. [LNB]Provisional squad: James, Kaboul, Mokoena, Mullins, Nugent, Distin, Utaka, Kranjcar, Kanu, Ashdown, Hughes, Begovic, Basinas, Wilson, Belhadj, Vanden Borre, Piquionne, Niemi.  [LNB]CLICK HERE FOR THE REST OF THE TEAM NEWS IN THE BARCLAYS PREMIER LEAGUE[LNB]  Explore more:People:Steve Finnan

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