3. Sit Deep
The goals Tottenham scored against Arsenal last week both came as a result of the Gunners high line that Spurs exploited so ruthlessly. Bales goals against Norwich and Newcastle both came about from a clearance from the Spurs back line, a lay-off or fortuitous bounce, and then space for Bale to run in on goal. Whichever centre backs Rodgers selects, they will not have the pace to catch Bale in a foot race. However, they will hope to deal with Bales underestimated aerial threat better than the Internazionale defence did on Thursday. Retreating after losing possession will present a formidable wall for Bale to break through. It does, however, invite pressure onto a sometimes fragile Reds defence, so the alternative would be...