Many did, what with Arsenal being a shadow of the team that Spurs is.
The Albion going into the game from a long unbeaten run.
Arsenal having been beaten all round Europe.
The Albion squad being at full strength.
Quite how you can draw a comparison with this current shower of a team, who can't...
The only way the Albion will get anything from the game is if Spurs rest all their first team squad, under 23's, and under 18's.
Fingers crossed BG wins a fans competition to play with his hero Gary Mabbutt at centre back, although I'm fairly sure they'll still have a yard of pace on Murray.