The second spot is United boss Sir Alex Ferguson's league target after virtually conceding the Premiership crown to Arsenal and this tough away fixture has been touted as a potential 'banana-skin' for United. Chelsea, the other team on the quest for the runners-up spot, face Merseyside opposition from Everton at Stamford Bridge tomorrow.

Tomorrow's opponents Portsmouth aren't doing too well in the big-time after being promoted from Division 1 last season. Harry Redknapp's outfit are just clear of the Premiership's dreaded trap-door and are laying two points off Leeds in 17th place despite collecting 10 points from their last 4 games.

When the Red Devils faced Pompey in early November at Old Trafford, Sir Alex Ferguson's side managed to pull off a healthy 3-0 victory over Redknapp's men with Diego Forlan, Roy Keane and Cristiano Ronaldo grabbing the all important goals.

Former United striker Teddy Sheringham may have to see his old club face his current club from the bench duo to the fine form of African duo Yakubu Aiyegbeni and Lomano Lua-Lua. Amdy Faye, Linvoy Primus, Petri Pasanen and ex-Red Devils defender John Curtis are all doubts.

Skipper Roy Keane and Dutchman Ruud van Nistelrooy, who both sat out of the 1-0 win over Leicester, are unlikely to feature duo to a tough couple of weeks ahead and an FA Cup Final looming.

Cristiano Ronaldo may have to settle for a place on the bench to dodge burn-out and South American duo Diego Forlan and Kleberson are both injured and will miss the fixture.

Pompey are 10/3 to claim victory at Fratton Park whilst United are favourites at 4/6 to take all 3 points.