Portsmouth Boss Avram Grant Hopes To Exploit Arsenal 'Weakness'

Pompey gaffer hints at aggressive tactic.

Dec 28, 2009 9:57:15 AM

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EPL: Avram Grant, Portsmouth v Manchester United (Getty Images)
Portsmouth manager Avram Grant intends to halt Arsenal's current form when the two sides meet at Fratton Park on Wednesday evening by adopting a physical tactic.

In recent seasons, critics have pointed to the Gunners' inability to neutralise an aggressive side, and Grant has claimed that following his own side's recent defeat to West Ham United, Portsmouth will be upping their physicality.

"We need to be more aggressive," the Israeli trainer expressed in The Sun. "Sometimes we can be too nice.

"I like [Arsene] Wenger," the former Chelsea boss added.

"I like to do things that he likes, except in the game.

"Arsenal are strong but every team has a weakness. We need to keep our eye on this."

Portsmouth are currently at the foot of the Premier League table, four points adrift of safety.

Arsenal, meanwhile, are vying for supremacy at the head of the division.

Alan Dawson, Goal.com UK
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