Tottenham Hotspur will only discover in the coming weeks how much Toby Alderweireld's injury affects their season. The Belgium international will be sidelined until after Christmas in a significant blow to what has been the best defence in the Premier League over the last few years.

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That also begs the question of whether Mauricio Pochettino will have to change the structure of his side. He's got some backup options at his disposal in Ben Davies, Eric Dier and Juan Foyth, but considering two of those fill other positions as well, it perhaps makes sense to switch to just two centre-backs until Alderweireld is available again in case of further defensive injuries - starting with the north London derby this weekend.

With that in mind we asked Tottenham fans earlier this week whether Pochettino should utilise a back three, a back four or a back five against Arsenal on Saturday and according to our poll, the vast majority think the Spurs boss should stick with a back three.

So, Lilywhites supporters, which three players would you start at centre-back against Arsenal? Let us know by commenting below...

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