Arsenal vs Schalke
Arsene Wenger will be pleased that his side have an opportunity to put their defeat at Carrow Road behind them with a mid week clash against Schalke. The Gunners will look certain to qualify for the knock out stages of the Champions League if they win this match. Podolski the man to watch at The Emirates.
Prediction 3-1
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Ajax vs Manchester City
Once again, City’s progress in the Champions League is in doubt after a disastrous start to the group phase. Edin Dzeko will be hoping that Mancini gives him the opportunity to play from the start after dismissing the ‘Super Sub’ tag at the weekend.
Prediction 0-2
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Barcelona vs Celtic
Following a thrilling victory in La Liga at the weekend, Barcelona will welcome Celtic to the Camp Nou on Tuesday evening. Celtic fans will be relishing the prospect of playing the best team in Europe even if the result goes against them. Messi and Co will have too much for Neil Lennon’s Hoops.
Prediction 3-0
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Shaktar vs Chelsea
Following an easy away win in Denmark in round 2, Chelsea will be keen to put another 3 points on the board on Tuesday night. The Blues will welcome back John Terry who’s domestic suspension is not applied to European fixtures. Shakhtar are no mugs and this will be no easy match.
Prediction 2-2
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Manchester United vs Braga
Manchester United host Braga at Old Trafford and nothing less than 3 points will do. Fergie has seen his side struggle in the Group Phase and will demand a no nonsense performance from his players. Any squad players given a run out could put themselves in the frame to appear in Sunday’s Premier League Fixture at Stamford Bridge.
Prediction 2-1
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