“Nonetheless, there is a risk of a shortage of personnel in two key positions, in attack – where an injury to Bent would be problematic – and at centre-back, where Ledley King and Jonathan Woodgate are prone to lengthy absences. Both departments may have been neglected with the focus on midfield, but it may prove telling that pre-season has featured the versatile pair of Zokora and Huddlestone taking their turns in defence.”

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