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Kirk Broadfoot and James McFadden scored the all important goals as a ten man side battled to a spirited 2-1 victory over Iceland on Wednesday evening.
Harry Redknapp was angry with his Portsmouth defence after they conceded three sloppy goals to allow Man City a 3-1 victory. A Sol Campbell and David James mishap cost Pompey a goal, whilst the Fratton Park side had Hermann Hreidarsson sent off.
Benjani scored a superb hattrick to end Portsmouth's 578 minute wait for a goal at Fratton Park as Pompey defeated relegation doomed Derby 3-1 this afternoon. Derby had taken the lead through Nyatanga.
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.
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.
Portsmouth and Newcastle both come into this game with quite similar records, and Newcastle have won their last four Premier League games at home, whilst Pompey have won their last four away games. Newcastle will be seeking a return to winning ways after losing to Reading last week.
Wigan midfielder Jason Koumas is in a race against time to be fit for the home clash against Portsmouth and maintain his ever-present record this season, Mario Melchiot should return after recovering from a thigh strain.
Portsmouth 7-4 Reading
Portsmouth picked up 3 points against Reading in an 11 goal thriller as Portsmouth defeated Reading 7-4. It was one of the most memorable of games as Benjani helped himself to a hat-trick.
Dejan Stefanovic is being linked with a move from Portsmouth to Rangers after Walter Smith confirmed an interest in the Serbian defender.
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