Tuesday, October 2, 2007

Live - Champions League

Group E
Lyon v Rangers
VfB Stuttgart v Barcelona
Group F
Dynamo Kiev v Sporting
Manchester United v Roma
Group G
CSKA Moscow 2-2 Fenerbahce, 1730 BST
Inter Milan v PSV Eindhoven
Group H
Sevilla v Slavia Prague
Steaua Bucharest v Arsenal

GOALFLASHES AND MAJOR INCIDENTS (all times BST)

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1916: If you thought Chelsea were in a tangle at the moment, Steaua Bucharest aren't much better. Like the Blues they are off the pace domestically and are at the mercy of a plutocrat.

1915: The bookies aren't giving Steaua Bucharest much of a chance. They have the longest odds of any home side in action tonight - and for good reason.

1912: But if that has checked your belief in Rangers, try this: France 0-1 Scotland. Nobody gave them much of a chance, but less than a month ago Scotland pulled off a formidable result in France with a team that featured four Gers players.

1908: On the flipside, Rangers haven't won away in nine Champions League games, Lyon have had just one home defeat at the Stade Gerland in 19 outings and their opening-round 3-0 reverse at Barcelona was their first in the group stages in three years.

1905: Compare that to Rangers. Domestically they are second and unbeaten in five and have lost just once this season. They are unbeaten in seven Champions League games and last lost in Europe's premier competition when they went down to a single goal against Inter Milan a little over two years ago.

1902: But on closer inspection that beret of success is not sitting at such a jaunty angle as it has in the past. Lyon look less dominant domestically, have not won any of their previous five Champions League matches and last scored a goal in European competition 348 minutes ago - that's fully five hours and 48 minutes!

1859: The biggest obstacle to a trio of triumphs looks to be Lyon. The French champions are currently top of Le Championnat with six successive league titles neatly slotted dans la poche de la derriere and are unbeaten at home this season.

"It will definitely be an entertaining evening."
Im_partial on 606
This set of teams bagged 19 goals last time out and there are already three in tonight's early game - CSKA Moscow v Fenerbahce.

"The big question is not can United win, but can Saha stay fit until half-time?"
James, praying for a miracle in Lymm, via text on 81111

1855: So that's the teams done. The big question now is can we bag another hat-trick of British wins tonight? Let us know your thoughts on 606 or invade our senses with a text using the magic number 81111.

1852: TEAM NEWS Steaua Bucharest v Arsenal
Alexander Hleb and Emmanuel Adebayor are both fit to start in an Arsenal team that shows one change. Emmaneul Eboue replaces Abou Diaby in midfield.

1849: TEAM NEWS Manchester United v Roma
Louis Saha makes his first Manchester United start since February for the visit of Roma. The Frenchman will partner Wayne Rooney and Nai also comes in with Ryan Giggs and Carlos Tevez dropping to the bench. John O'Shea replaces the injured Wes Brown at right-back and Tomasz Kuszczak starts in goal.

1847: TEAM NEWS Lyon v Rangers
The team news is already rocking and rolling in and first stop Lyon for news of Rangers. Striker Jean-Claude Darcheville has not recovered from a hamstring strain so Daniel Cousin will lead the line. DaMarcus Beasley and Brahim Hemdani come in with Kris Boyd, Steven Naismith and Steven Whittaker drop out.

1845: When these 16 teams were all last in action a fortnight ago there were eight positive results, including three wins for Britain's representatives - Arsenal, Manchester United and Rangers.

Source: BBC Sport

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