UEFA CUP - Besiktas away

Although out of our four games in the group stage of the UEFA cup we find the two hardest games away from home I still see us going through. The higher the better of course but the top three places are the ones that count out of the five available. Two wins should see us through but to be on the safe side 7 points would be better.

Besiktas is a difficult trip away as the atmosphere will be intimidating and their home record is good. I think we should go with a solid midfiled base and look to take at least a point. To do this we should consider a role for Davids or Huddlestone alongside Zokora, who is now vital for the side. This will allow Jenas to go right. If Huddlestone goes central Davids can go on the left. This allows strong protection for the back four, who may be depleted as we still do not know if King is fit. Berbatov should continue with Defoe. I would leave Lennon on the bench to continue his rehabilitation and he can be there if we need pace and a goal late on.

COYS!