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4-2-3-1: Two new signings to start
Benitez used a 4-2-3-1 system for the entire 2016-17 season in the Championship and he is expected to continue with such a system starting next Sunday.
New signings Florian Lejeune and Manquillo start, with the latter replacing Yedlin at right-back. Lejeune partners skipper Jamaal Lascelles at centre-back, while Dummett moves to left-back.
In a defence that is lacking in pace, Benitez must instruct his back four to sit slightly deeper to cope with the attacking precision of Christian Eriksen and Dele Alli.