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Harry Redknapp dropped by BT Sport for FA Cup clash between Portsmouth and Arsenal due to fears of backlash from home supporters

BT Sport have decided not to use Harry Redknapp as a pundit for their live broadcast of the FA Cup fifth round clash between Portsmouth and Arsenal due to concerns he may be the target of abuse from home fans, according to the Portsmouth News.

The League One club will host the Gunners at Fratton Park on Monday March 2 as the lowest-ranked side remaining in the competition, with the clash inevitably picked up for television coverage.

It is understood that BT have yet to formalise any plans around their on-screen talent for the match on the south coast.