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Portsmouth's travel to Bolton will be in search of more points as they push toward Harry Redknapp's desired Champions League qualification spot, elsewhere Bolton are still worryingly close to the relegation zone.
Sylvain Distin has admitted that Portsmouth need to sign more players to deal with the African Nations Cup where Sulley Muntari, Kanu, John Utaka and Papa Bouba Diop could be missing for up to 6 weeks. Harry Redknapp is keen to add new talent to bolster his squad.
Portsmouth have made their first signing of the January transfer window as they swooped for Swiss striker Danijel Subotic from Basel for an undisclosed fee. Portsmouth have been hit hard with several players leaving for the African Cup of Nations.
January marks the arrival of the African Nations Cup in 2008, but just how does this effect the clubs in the Premiership as some of their prize assets head off to do battle on the 20 January - 10 February in Ghana?
Arsenal were held by a spirited performance by Portsmouth in Fratton Park. Neither side really took the game by the scruff of the neck, but the Gunners will feel a little disappointed that golden opportunities were missed by William Gallas and Tomas Rosicky.
Fernando Torres gave Portsmouth a problem all afternoon as he grabbed a brace as Liverpool defeated Portsmouth 4-1. Yossi Benayoun also grabbed a goal, whilst Benjani got a consolation for the Southern side.
Tottenham recorded their first away victory of the season in late fashion as Dimitar Berbatov grabbed a goal in the 81st minute. Ironically, it is Portsmouth's first loss of the season at Fratton Park.
Harry Redknapp has shown his anger at the international football schedule, claiming that he doesn't know how injured his player's will return. Michael Owen is a prime example of a player who continuously plays for England but picks up injuries, falling out with Newcastle boss Allardyce.
Harry Redknapp is worried that the African Cup of Nations in January may cost any chance his Portsmouth side had of qualifying for European football next season. A 4-1 victory over Newcastle has meant Europe next year has become a very realistic possibility.
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