Arsenal come to town this Sunday, as Pompey aim to spring a big FA Cup upset at PO4.
John Mousinho has to contend with his own issues, as he deals with an injury crisis which currently sees 10 players sidelined.
But the Gunners are managing a hectic fixture schedule, which sees them play five games in just 12 days -starting against champions Liverpool on Thursday.
That means the likelihood is a Mikel Arteta will shuffle his pack for the third-round clash - so we’ve taken a look at some of the names that potentially brings to the fore.
Pompey could well see the likes of (from left to right) Gabriel Jesus, Eberechi Eze, Noni Madueke and Mikel Merino in the FA Cup at Fratton Park on Sunday.
1. 13 Arsenal stars we could see in FA Cup on Sunday
Pompey could well see the likes of (from left to right) Gabriel Jesus, Eberechi Eze, Noni Madueke and Mikel Merino in the FA Cup at Fratton Park on Sunday. | Getty
Lack of Premier League minutes has been perplexing to some, but worryingly suggests England international could be let loose on Pompey!
2. Eberechi Eze
Lack of Premier League minutes has been perplexing to some, but worryingly suggests England international could be let loose on Pompey! | Arsenal FC via Getty Images
Another of the seemingly endless line of talent to come off the Arsenal youth conveyor belt. The defender is just 16, but Londoner got Champions League minutes against Club Brugge last month.
3. Marli Salmon
Another of the seemingly endless line of talent to come off the Arsenal youth conveyor belt. The defender is just 16, but Londoner got Champions League minutes against Club Brugge last month. | Arsenal FC via Getty Images
Danish international has seen most of his action in Carabao Cup and Champions League, remaining on the bench in the Premier League after early injury issue.
4. Christian Norgaard
Danish international has seen most of his action in Carabao Cup and Champions League, remaining on the bench in the Premier League after early injury issue. | Arsenal FC via Getty Images