Tottenham are not a side commonly associated with winning silverware, but the Spurs punters here in the Transfer Tavern are hoping that changes this season.

The North London club’s most recent success was the 2008 League Cup Final, and many consider the trophy to be of lesser value as it is.

Spurs last lifted the famous FA Cup 26 years ago in 1991, but their run of bad form in this historic competition could be about to change.

Manager Mauricio Pochettino has assembled a formidable side at White Hart Lane, and a late surge for Spurs’ first Premier League title is currently in motion.

Poch’s side face their title rivals Chelsea on Saturday at Wembley for a place in the final, and the result may have more repercussions than just another day out under the famous arch.

The title race is hotting up, and many have predicted that the winner of this match up will be given the edge in the pursuit of Premier League glory.

Four points behind leaders Chelsea with six games to go, the heat is firmly on Antonio Conte’s side.

A defeat at Wembley may be the final factor in a Chelsea derailment.

Spurs have been a joy to watch for large swathes of the year, and a lot of their success must be attributed to their impressive midfield.

Pochettino’s midfield selection for this game will be vital in determining its result.

Here we take a look at which midfield stars should be on the Argentine’s team-sheet….

Moussa Dembele

Moussa Dembele must be one of the most underrated footballers on the planet. Since joining from Fulham in 2012, the midfielder has gone from strength to strength, and has been one of the side’s most consistent performers.

Dembele’s did experience a slight lull in his performances a couple of years back, but was still linked with the likes of Manchester United and Chelsea when some claimed he had no place at Tottenham.

Now the a key component of Spurs’ success. Patrolling the middle of the park, Dembele reads the play extremely well, and his ability to turn defence into attack has made his side a danger on the counter.

Poch will be sure to include the Belgian in his team for Saturday’s Wembley match up, and may be utilised in a similar way to Manchester United’s Ander Herrera, who marked Chelsea’s Eden Hazard out of the game at Old Trafford last Sunday. Dembele will be key for Spurs this weekend.

Eric Dier

Dier’s performances this season have been so strong that it is reported that Jose Mourinho is willing to spend £40 million to lure the former Sporting Lisbon man to Old Trafford.

Originally brought in as a defender, Dier has evolved into a midfield colossus for both club and country, and will be another player vital to quelling Chelsea’s dangerous attacking arsenal this weekend.

Dier’s versatility makes him a certain inclusion in Pochettino’s line up, and the player can easily slip into the defensive line when the marauding Kyle Walker and Danny Rose surge forward.

Chelsea may look to hit Spurs on the break, so Dier’s cover could prove the difference.

Dele Alli

Two years age, Dele Alli was plying his trade in League 1.

Now the 21-year-old is regarded as the future of English football.

A lot can change in 2 years.

Alli has being nothing short of phenomenal this season, and his inclusion in this year’s PFA Team of the Year was a formality. 16 goals and 5 assists in only 29 Premier League starts is a sensational return, and all the more impressive considering the age of the young star.

In a team packed with talent, Alli, alongside Harry Kane, has shone the brightest. At times the England man has proved unplayable, and Chelsea will struggle to contain the PFA Young Player of the year favourite.

Alli is a driven, determined individual, and FA Cup success will surely not quench his insatiable appetite for glory.

Get through this test, and Alli will be on the hunt for the Premier League title.

Christian Eriksen

What a classy player.

Christian Eriksen has gone from strength to strength since his 2013 move from Dutch giants, Ajax, and the Dane has become one of the league’s best playmakers.

Eriksen finds space where there isn’t any, and fills the gap between the opposition’s midfield and defence with ease. Eriksen is dangerous when given time on the ball, and the movement and goal scoring prowess of Harry Kane only goes to further compliment Eriksen’s work.

Chelsea will need N’Golo Kante at his best for the Dane to be kept under wraps, but the player’s affinity with Dele Alli may be too much for Chelsea to handle.

The pair work fabulously together in Spurs midfield, and even enjoy double dates off of it. Eriksen is a danger man in the middle, and Chelsea would be foolish to give the Dane an inch.