4. A Weaker Anzhi Than Some Might Anticipate
With their billionaire ownership, Anzhi Makhachkala have quickly risen to European prominence, having purchased players like Christopher Samba and Samuel Eto'o (who they turned in to the world's highest paid player) to make them a competitive force. However, a recent clear-out to lower costs has seen those players depart, and those people who are expecting the mega-rich team to reflect their financial status on the pitch might be disappointed. Don't get me wrong, they're still a very good side, but losing many of the players who earned them their fearsome reputation so quickly means they're not quite as formidable as they could be. Spurs should win this one - that might not have been the case if the drastic sales measures hadn't been initiated in the last few months. If you've heard big things about Anzhi and were unaware of their clear-out, you may be disappointed by them.