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      Barcelona ‘line up Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta’ as next boss as pressure on Xavi heats up after Champions League exit

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      BARCELONA are reportedly considering Mikel Arteta as their next boss.That’s as pressure ramps up on Xavi Hernandez following last week’s Champions League exit.
      Barcelona boss Xavi is feeling the heat after last week’s Champions League exitCredit: Getty
      Club chiefs are eyeing Arsenal’s Mikel Areta if a change is needed further down the lineCredit: Getty
      Former Man City assistant Arteta is shining in the Emirates dugout this season.
      He has guided Arsenal to the top of the Premier League table.
      And Sport claims Barcelona chiefs are keeping tabs on Arteta after being impressed.
      Current Nou Camp boss Xavi is under the spotlight after seeing Barca crash out of Europe’s top competition in the group stage.
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      The cash-strapped Catalans were banking on a major pay day from the knockouts after a summer splurge.
      It’s reckoned the early exit will set Barcelona back at least £20million, plus add-ons they could have had later down the line.
      And there will now be more pressure on Xavi to deliver in the league, with Barca one point behind leaders Real Madrid.
      However, club chiefs are still backing their former midfielder to deliver.
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      And Arteta is instead seen as a future option should a change become necessary.
      That’s good news for Arsenal, who hope their ex-player can deliver a first Premier League title since the Invincibles in 2004.
      As for Xavi, he admits he is fully aware of the consequences if he doesn’t deliver trophies after signing stars including Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha.
      He said: “With the effort made by the club and the squad we have, we have to compete for trophies.
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      “And if we don’t win, as the president said, there will be consequences, starting with me.
      “But if we don’t win, another coach will come in. But I am going to give everything so that this works.” More

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      Rio Ferdinand would ‘put his house’ on Man Utd, Arsenal and City finishing in top four… along with one outsider

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      RIO FERDINAND says he would “put his house” on Manchester United, Arsenal and Manchester City finishing in the top four this season.But Ferdinand also reckons there’s one strong outsider to take the final spot for next term’s Champions League.
      Rio Ferdinand has revealed his predictions for the top four race… with a surprise twistCredit: Reuters
      The race to qualify for Europe’s elite competition is already proving to be an intriguing one.
      Arsenal, Man City, Tottenham and Newcastle occupy the top four after 12 to 13 games played.
      Man United and Chelsea are hot on their heels in fifth and sixth.
      Meanwhile, surprise packages Fulham and Brighton follow on ahead of last season’s beaten finalists Liverpool.
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      And Ferdinand reckons there could be a shock come the end of the campaign.
      The former United superstar is backing his old side to qualify under Erik ten Hag.
      He also believes Arsenal and City, the two top teams this term, should also easily make the cut.
      But as for the fourth and final Champions League spot, Ferdinand has overlooked all three of Tottenham, Chelsea and Liverpool.
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      He believes it’s Newcastle who are actually leading the race for fourth.
      The Magpies have impressed under Eddie Howe this term, losing just once while boasting the best defence in the table.
      And with no extra European games to play this term, Newcastle will be able to fully focus on the league once the World Cup is out of the way.
      Ferdinand told Vibe with Five: “It will be Arsenal, Man City and Man United.
      “They are the three teams I would put my house on now.
      “And then the fourth one I can’t pick. Newcastle could come in and take it.” More

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      Beating Spurs was a great joy at Arsenal… now I’ll boot them out of Champions League with Marseille, says Alexis Sanchez

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      ALEXIS SANCHEZ is eyeing another “special” win over Tottenham.The Chilean, who only lost once against Spurs in seven games when playing for arch-rivals Arsenal, takes on his old foe with Marseille on Tuesday night.
      Alexis Sanchez can help to put Tottenham out of the Champions League on WednesdayCredit: AFP
      Sanchez lost just twice against Tottenham as an Arsenal playerCredit: Reuters
      The Chilean also scored against Spurs for Manchester United in an FA Cup semi-final winCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      A defeat for Antonio Conte’s side would see them fail to reach the Champions League knock-outs and be demoted to the Europa League.
      Sanchez, who also netted in a 2-1 FA Cup semi-final victory over Spurs for Manchester United in 2018, said: “I have great affection for Arsenal from my time there.
      “I have some great memories with everyone at the club, especially the fans.
      “Beating Spurs every time was a great joy. It was very special and those are memories that I hold dear to my heart.
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      “Every single player has motivation to play and win. We all want to bring the victory back.
      “In the dressing room, there is a lot of passion. Playing in front of the fans with their atmosphere is super important and that will drive us on.”
      Sanchez, who was suspended for Spurs’ 2-0 win over Marseille in September, is one of FOUR players in the French giants’ ranks with close ties to Arsenal.
      Sead Kolasinac and Matteo Guendouzi both left the Emirates to head to OM, while left wing-back Nuno Tavares is on loan from the Gunners.
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      Sanchez also played under Tottenham boss Conte while at Inter Milan where they won Serie A together in 2021.
      But the ex-Barcelona forward was frustrated by his lack of game-time under Conte at San Siro, once describing himself as like a “caged lion”.
      Sanchez, who turns 34 next month, added: “We had a great experience together but he’s a very demanding coach.
      “If you don’t give 100 per cent on the pitch, you’ll get dropped for the next game.”
      Conte himself is suspended for Wednesday’s clash that is being dubbed the Game of the Year by the local press after his red card against Sporting Lisbon last week.
      He is allowed to attend the game but cannot go into the dressing room, give a post-match press conference or speak directly to his players.
      Opposite number Igor Tudor claimed his old mucker’s absence would be a big help to his side, who are bottom of Group D but can qualify for the last 16 with a win.
      The Croat, who played alongside Conte at Juventus in the 90s, said: “It’s good! He has a good impact on the game so it is better that he is not there.
      “But the players are playing first, not the coaches.
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      “Tomorrow we have a great game ahead of us. It really is a top opportunity for the boys to reach the knock-out of the CL. We’ve had five good games so we need to build on that.
      “But don’t forget we are an outsider. So any chance to get to the knock-out stage is great for us.” More

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      Man City vs Sevilla: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time, team news for Champions League Group G match

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      MANCHESTER CITY face Sevilla this week in their final Champions League group game. Pep Guardiola’s side are top of their table and a win would see them qualify to the knockout stages as group winners.
      Man City are looking to top their Champions League group with a winCredit: AP
      Sevilla look set to crash out of the competition, with Borussia Dortmund likely to join City in the last-16.
      The last time City and Sevilla played, the Premier League side won 4-0 and Erling Haaland bagged two goals.
      What time does Man City vs Sevilla kick off?

      Man City take on Sevilla on Wednesday, November 2.
      The game will kick off from 8pm UK time.
      Man City vs Sevilla will take place at the Etihad Stadium.
      Their first clash finished 4-0 to Man City.

      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

      Man City vs Sevilla will be shown live on BT Sport 3.
      You can live stream the action from the BT Sport app, both of which are available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.

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      Team news
      Erling Haaland is not available for the game as he continues his recovery from a foot injury which kept him out of the win over Leicester at the weekend.
      Kyle Walker also remains a long-term absentee for City.
      Phil Foden and Ruben Dias could get starts for Guardiola’s side after coming off the bench against Leicester.
      Riyad Mahrez is likely to play from the off ahead of Jack Grealish.
      Odds

      Man City – 1/5
      Draw – 6/1
      Sevilla – 12/1

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      Chelsea vs Dinamo Zagreb: Live stream, TV channel, team news and kick-off time for Champions League clash

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      CHELSEA take on Dinamo Zagreb in their final Champions League group game of the season. The Blues lost to the Croatian side in what turned out to be Thomas Tuchel’s final game in charge of the club in September.
      Kai Havertz scored the winner in Chelsea’s group game with RB Salzburg last weekCredit: PA
      Since then, however, Chelsea have remained undefeated in Europe, and they’re now top of the group.
      Manager Graham Potter has steered them to big wins over AC Milan and RB Salzburg, while Dinamo flounder at the bottom of the group.
      A win here would secure top spot for Chelsea, who can also take top spot if AC Milan fail to beat Salzburg altogether in the group’s other game.
      But Potter and Co will be desperate to bounce back from their 4-1 loss at his old club Brighton in the Premier League at the weekend.

      What time does Chelsea vs Zagreb kick off?

      Chelsea vs Zagreb will take place on Wednesday, November 2.
      The game will kick off at 8pm UK time.
      Chelsea vs Zagreb will be held at Stamford Bridge in London.
      Zagreb won the first clash 1-0.

      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

      Chelsea vs Dinamo Zagreb will be shown live on BT Sport 2.
      You can live stream the action from the BT Sport app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.

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      Team news
      Long term absentees Reece James, N’Golo Kante and Wesley Fofana all remain on the sidelines for Chelsea.
      Edouard Mendy could start the game after Kepa Arrizabalaga had to come off in the loss to Brighton with a foot problem.
      Denis Zakaria could finally get a game for the Blues, having not played a minute since joining from Juventus on loan.
      Armando Broja and Carney Chukwuemeka could also get minutes from the off.
      Odds

      Chelsea – 3/10
      Draw – 9/2
      Zagreb – 17/2

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      Rangers vs Ajax LIVE: Latest updates, score and team news for Champions League group match

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      RANGERS take on Ajax in their final Champions League group game a they look to pick up their first win of the campaign. The Gers lost 3-0 to the Dutch side in their opener and Ajax haven’t won a game since themselves, with both sides failing to qualify for the last 16.

      Start time: 8pm
      TV/Live stream: BT Sport 4
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      Bayern Munich vs Inter Milan LIVE: Latest updates, score, team news for big Champions League clash

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      BAYERN MUNICH and Inter Milan clash in their final Champions League group game, with both sides already through to the knockout stages. The German side, however, can make it six wins from six with a victory over second-place Inter.

      Start time: 8pm
      TV/Live stream: BT Sport 5
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      Viktoria Plzen vs Barcelona LIVE: Latest updates, score and team news for Champions League game

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      BARCELONA have suffered a dismal Champions League campaign so far but they’ll be looking to round it off on a positive note against Viktoria Plzen. Barca sit third in the group and in with a chance of playing in the Europa League for the rest of the season.

      Start time: 8pm
      TV/Live stream: BT Sport 6
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