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Arsenal face PSG at the Emirates in their bid to finish top of Group A
Manchester City take on Borussia Monchengladbach in Germany as they look to book their place in the last 16
Celtic host Barcelona needing a way to keep their hopes alive
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23.11.2016

17:40

Jamie Anderson

23.11.2016

Who will go further in the Champions League?

Arsenal (21 votes)

Manchester City (7 votes)
18:37

Jamie Anderson

CELTIC v BARCELONA

Celtic XI: Gordon, Lustig, Simunovic, Sviatchenko, Izaguirre, Brown, Armstrong Rogic, McGregor, Sinclair, Dembele.

Subs: De Vries, Toure, Bitton, Gamboa, Roberts, Forrest, Henderson.

Barcelona: Ter Stegen, Roberto, Mascherano, Pique, Alba, Rakitic, Busquets, Gomes, Messi, Suarez, Neymar.

Subs: Cillessen, Denis, Arda, Rafinha, Alcacer, Digne, Marlon.
18:33

Jamie Anderson

STARTING XI

Manchester City XI: Bravo, Kolarov, Stones, Otamendi, Fernandinho, Gundogan, De Bruyne, Silva, Sterling, Aguero, Navas.

Subs: Caballero, Sagna, Clichy, Nolito, Iheanacho, Fernando, Sane.
18:31

Jamie Anderson

What a match this is.

FC Rostov have taken the lead AGAIN through a superb free-kick from Christian Noboa.

I've heard he's Ecuador's answer to Mesut Ozil...
18:27

Jamie Anderson

TEAM NEWS KLAXON

All the starting XI's will be announced shortly. I'll bring you those as soon as they arrive.
18:25

Jamie Anderson

Arsenal fans getting a lot of mileage out of Tottenham's exit yesterday.
18:23

Jamie Anderson

GLADBACH v MAN CITY

The clash at Borussia-Park is Guardiola's first competitive return to Germany since leaving Bayern Munich at the end of last season following his third successive Bundesliga title success.

Monchengladbach have endured a difficult start to the season domestically but Guardiola's Bayern were beaten by them last season, and Guardiola won't allow himself to be complacent.

He said: "With regards to Borussia Monchengladbach, they're a very good team. They have very good players - Raffael, Andreas Christansen, Lars Stindl and Thorgan Hazard.

"I also lost once to Gladbach because they have a very good offence.

"Of course we have the chance to win and get to the next round but I think the whole group we're in, with Celtic and Barcelona, is a really dangerous group."
18:15

Jamie Anderson

MONCHENGLADBACH v MAN CITY

I see Manchester City are starting with the much-maligned 0-0-0 formation this evening.

Pep Guardiola just continues to push the boundaries eh?
18:17

Jamie Anderson

UPDATE

Don't panic, stay calm - FC Rostov are beating Bayern Munich.

Dmitry Poloz has just converted from the penalty spot to give the Russian minnows the lead.

Elsewhere, in slightly less dramatic circumstances, Benfica have gone 2-0 up against Besiktas courtesy of Semedo.

Oh, Bayern have equalised through Juan Bernat. *insert sad emoji here *
18:10

Jamie Anderson

ARSENAL v PSG

I'm really getting the hang of this Photoshop lark.

I've created this masterpiece as a tribute to Alexis Sanchez, who was described as a bit of a teacher's pet by Alex Iwobi.

Speaking to Soccer AM, Iwobi was asked who was the biggest teacher's pet of the squad, he replied: "That could be Alexis.

"Alexis is always out early, so I see him talking to the boss. They must have something going on with them.

"Sometimes he does things and the boss is telling him off. It's like a love-hate relationship, but more time it's love."

Love? Don't tell his dogs.
18:08

Jamie Anderson

Alexis is ready. Does this mean he's starting?
18:06

Jamie Anderson

Azmoun Goal - FK Rostov vs Bayern Munich 1-1
18:06

Jamie Anderson

UPDATE

Right... FC Rostov have just equalised against Bayern Munich.

Douglas Costa gave Bayern the lead but the Russian side hit back a few minutes later with a belter from Sardar Azmoun. It's 1-1 at half-time.

Benfica are also leading Besiktas in the other early kick-off, Goncalo Guedes netted after ten minutes.
18:00

Jamie Anderson

MONCHENGLADBACH v MAN CITY

Sergio Aguero loves scoring in November. Fact.

The Argentine is bossing the stats for goals scored in this month and could add to his tally tonight.

He's already bagged four goals in two Champions League games against Monchengladbach, including a hat-trick earlier this season.

It's not a particularly ground-breaking tip - but not too bad if you're looking for a banker.
17:55

Jamie Anderson

I have that EXACT same problem, Lucas.
17:50

Jamie Anderson

CELTIC v BARCELONA

As you can probably tell, I'm not a whizz on Photoshop.

But I've made the effort and that's what my parents told me was important when I finished last at every school sports day.

Anyway, Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers was left with a conundrum yesterday.

He was asked what he felt was the more believable - the idea of the Loch Ness Monster existing or of Lionel Messi being human.

Rodgers grinned (which was more than the question deserved) and responded: "It's hard to believe that you asked that question.

"I don't really know so much about the Loch Ness monster but I know Lionel Messi is a brilliant player.

"But that was the worst question I've probably had. For sure, for sure"
17:40

Jamie Anderson

ARSENAL v PSG

Ok, It's the elephant in the room - so I'd better mention it.

Paris St-Germain defender Serge Aurier has been refused permission by British authorities to travel to England for tomorrow's Champions League match against Arsenal.

The French club announced that Aurier, a 23-year-old Ivory Coast international, had been denied an entry visa because of a recent assault conviction.

Manager Unai Emery praised the effort of club officials to get clearance for Aurier but alas, I'm afraid Serge won't be joining us this evening.

Presumably he's following the action on here though. Hi Serge!
17:35

Jamie Anderson

ARSENAL v PSG

Anyone know if Gabriel Paulista is a fan of Happy Days? Because his Fonzie is tremendous.
17:30

Jamie Anderson

CELTIC v BARCELONA

Brendan Rodgers wants Celtic to leave their respect for Barcelona in the dressing room before tonight's clash at Parkhead.

The Hoops boss saw his side thrashed 7-0 when the two sides met in their Group C opener in September.

But that doesn't seem to brother Rodgers, who is looking for the Scottish champions to be more aggressive.

Easier said than done, Brendan.

He said: " We have to play how we're best playing, which is really aggressive and on the front foot, having the tactical plan in order to be really aggressive in the game.
"We have to fight and ensure that we do everything we can to try to stop them - but it's not easy."
17:25

Jamie Anderson

I really don't think Alex Sanchez has enough pictures with his dogs. There's only 458,000 on his Instagram page.
17:28

Jamie Anderson

GLADBACH v MAN CITY

This is quite a tricky tie actually, and not just because I'm having to write out Borussia Monchengladbach 100 times over the course of the next six hours.

Manchester City have not won any of their past four away Champions League games, and they've conceded seven goals in two away games.

They will be without Vincent Kompany (big surprise), BUT don't worry folks - Fabian Delph could return to the starting XI after stepping up his his comeback from a groin operation.

I know, we shouldn't laugh…

City can secure their place in the last 16 with victory at Borussia-Park.

They have a three-point lead over Monchengladbach, and could even go through with a draw if Barcelona beat Celtic in the night's other Group C fixture.
17:10

Jamie Anderson

ARSENAL v PSG

Just like this diligent groundsman, Arsene Wenger is looking to guide Arsenal through to the latter stages of the Champions League as winners of Group A.

That analogy didn't really work, but I quite like the picture.

Anyway, the Gunners can assure themselves of top spot with victory over PSG tonight as they strive to avoid other European heavyweights in the draw for the round of 16.

Qualification into the knockout stages was assured with a 3-2 win against Ludogorets in Sofia a fortnight ago but, having not made it past the round of 16 for the past six years, they are aiming to finish as group winners for the first time since 2012.

Who are they trying to avoid? Well, just a few European minnows called Bayern Munich, Atletico Madrid, Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund.

No biggie...
17:00

Jamie Anderson

GOOD EVENING,

Welcome to our live coverage of the Champions League with Arsenal, Manchester City and Celtic flying the British flag.

Last night we witnessed a European record with Borussia Dortmund and Legia Warsaw playing out an epic 8-4 thriller.

It's highly unlikely we'll see another result like that - but to cover myself I've got a quid on Brendan Rodgers masterminding an 8-4 over Barcelona tonight…

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