Spurs team: Lloris (C), Sanchez, Alderweireld, Vertonghen, Rose, Winks, Sissoko, Eriksen, Lamela, Son, Kane
Arsenal team: Leno, Maitland-Niles, Sokratis, Luiz, Kolasinac, Xhaka, Torreira, Guendouzi, Pepe, Lacazette, Aubameyang.
Poch finally starts both Eriksen and Vertonghen, but who knows what formation Spurs are playing. Back 4 with Sanchez at RB? Back 3 with Sissoko as RWB? How will the midfield line up, which looks rather thin? Surprised to see Lamela starting again (a good nod for first yellow card of the match). GLC, Dele, Moura on the bench. Dele must still not be fully fit because otherwise he'd for sure be starting.
Interesting that Arsenal have dropped Ceballos, and that they're playing all 3 of their forwards but no real creative midfielder. It looks like they expect to play very directly and try to get the ball to the front 3 in space.
Meanwhile I like Kane/Son/Eriksen's chances against the Arsenal back 4. The biggest gap between the teams right now is that Spurs just have much better defenders. Toby/Jan far outclass Arsenal's CBs.
What's interesting about this game is that both of these teams have weaknesses but both also have enough quality to capitalize on the other's weaknesses. I don't see either side being able to exert extended control over the game.
