Though we do not like Holloway he is still a canny manager--he would not have managed teams to promotions/play-offs if he were not. His experience at this kind of game is to his advantage, while Zola is pretty much a novice (though a nicer chap and better manager ). Holloway seems to have got his tactics right against Brighton--letting them pass the ball in innocuous areas of the pitch, aggressive closing down in dangerous areas, relying on the counter-attack (or on Zaha getting a free -kick) for his attacking options. Will he do the same against us? He has had two games to work out our strengths and weaknesses, and he has players who can carry out a game plan. Expect the mind games to start pretty soon too, designed either to unsettle, or to get his excuses in early.
We do have the better team, with more all round depth of talent. Chalobah and Abdi are better than their central midfeld, Anya at least as much of a threat as Zaha, while Deeney, Vydra and Forestieri are bound to score goals. Cassetti is the godfather of cool--though he can give away a free kick in an awkward area. When everyone is at the top of their game , we are the best team in this division, so--no "foot off the gas" ---or dodgy refs---please!