An away trip to the South Coast to face a Portsmouth side lacking in confidence offersCity Andre Roberts Jersey a perfect opportunity to cement their place in top echelons of the Premier League. The Citizens come into this game on the back of a hard-fought victory against Middlesborough, while Portsmouth have been in free-fall recently,with a horrendous run of results culminating in the sacking of manager Tony Adams. At the time of writing, they have yet to appoint Adams succe sor, although if they do, then surely there will be a backlash; a move which could work against City.Team News:Blues bo s Mark Hughes faces a number of selection dilemmas as he prepares to name the side for this crucial game. Shaun Wright-Phillips is out of the match after the FA unbelievably decided to hand him a Josh Harris Jersey three-match ban for his kick-out at Rory Delap. In itself, this is po sibly a just move, but it comes on the back of Chelsea defender Jos Bosingwa escaping scot-free following his disgraceful tackle against Liverpool. Brazilian superstar Elano is expected to replace SWP on the right-wing, although Hughes also has the option of changing his formation and playing two men up-front. Richard Dunne is still suspended for the game, the final match of his four-game ban, so Nedum Onuoha and Vincent Kompany will again form the bedrock of the blues defence.Captured by Sky Sports cameras, Bosingwa lunges in at Benayoun, raking his studs down the Israelis backMy team: GivenRichards Onuoha Kompany Bridge Zabaleta de JongBellamy Ireland Robinho CaicedoSubs: Hart, Garrido, Sturridge, Evans Zander Horvath Jersey , Va sell, Berti, Wei sKey Battles:David James v Shay GivenGiven was utterly outstanding on his debut against Boro last week, and will be looking to carry his form into this game, when he comes up against arguably the best English goalie in the Premiership. James, althoughpoor on decision making, is an excellent shot-stopper and he will hopefully have many chances to display his skills.James has never been one to conform to normailtySean Davis v Pablo ZabaletaPo sibly the bargain of the season,and now situated in his new midfield role, has been one of Citys best players this season. Davis has just been rewarded for some outstanding form with a new, Brandon Facyson Jersey long-term contract. This battle in the engine room could decide the outcome of the match.Peter Daddy Long-Legs Crouch v Vincent KompanyCrouch moved from Liverpool to the South Coast in the summer, but has failed to light up Pompey. His strike-partner Jermain Defoe has left the club to JK Scott Jersey rejoin Tottenham, so there will be an extra burden placed upon the giraffe-like shoulders of Crouch.Kompany has taken on the captains armband in the absence of Richard Dunne and has looked secure at the back, so will hope to snuff out any danger.Verdict: Portsmouth 1 2 Man CityA rare away victory for City, with goals to be scored by Bellamy, Ireland and Crouch