This is a must win match. We got smashed by them twice last season because just like many other teams that have had success against us, they pressed us, made our midfield uncomfortable and punished us with good end product. I doubt Poch will make any major changes, except maybe bringing in Mason for Dier, but I'd go with:
Lloris
Walker - Alderweireld - Vertonghen - Rose (if fit)
Dier - Alli
Lamela - Dembele - Eriksen
Kane
EDIT: I think having a more defensive minded midfielder is almost more important against the sides that will sit back. The amount of times we got scored against on the counter last season with no-one closing opposition midfielders down was noteworthy; the Bojan goal in the corresponding game the perfect example.
Subs: Vorm, Dier, Davies, Alli, Carroll, Lamela, Chadli
I'd keep Dembele in, Stoke are a pretty powerful outfit. Eriksen needs to up his game or Lamela should get a chance in the ten position.
Berahino will sign this week and ain't signing to sit on the bench, Straight in for me as we're desperate for an injection of pace. Or will be the same result as today - lacking in ideas for the most part.
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