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

Crocked: Diop is sidelined for struggling PompeyPortsmouth travel to Arsenal without midfielder Papa Bouba Diop, who faces a possible three to six weeks on the sidelines with a hamstring injury. 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. 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. Provisional squad: James, Kaboul, Mokoena, Mullins, Nugent, Distin, Utaka, Kranjcar, Kanu, Ashdown, Hughes, Begovic, Basinas, Wilson, Belhadj, Vanden Borre, Piquionne, Niemi.  CLICK HERE FOR THE REST OF THE TEAM NEWS IN THE BARCLAYS PREMIER LEAGUE  Explore more:People:Steve Finnan

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