Getting excited/jittery now!
The 4-4-2 vs 4-5-1 debate is very interesting. I'd have been a firm 4-5-1 er, especially based on our game in October, when I feel if we didn't bring on Sandro, we would eventually have lost the game such was the domination that Modric-Parker were experiencing from Arteta-Ramsey-Coquelin.
However, their defence is quite vulnerable at the moment and I think their aim would be to fly out at us and get their fans onside early. If we hit them early Saudi Sportswashing Machine-style we could really see a meltdown - provided we don't let them have a sniff of our penalty area.
To hit them on ghe counter and put their shaky defence under pressure from the start, actually requires 4-4-2. Ade is often isolated without a fully-fit VDV AND Lennon. I think we should leave VDV on the bench because he'll no doubt not be 100%. We can bring him on in the second half to turn the screw if need be, get us back in the game with his enthusiasm, or just simply take the tinkle if we're winning.
I'd go with:
Friedel
Walker Kaboul King (if fit)/Dawson BAE
Lennon Modric Parker Bale
Saha Adebayor
We REALLY need one of Saha or Adebayor putting pressure on their centre back/Arteta and stop them building up possession play by playing those little triangles that make theor 3-man midfield hard to close down when we're playing a 2-man midfield.
3 point please Spurs! [-o<
COYS!