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    RB Leipzig vs Celtic: Live stream, TV channel, team news and kick-off time for Champions League clash

    CELTIC face a tough test as they travel to Germany for a Champions League clash with RB Leipzig. The Bhoys drew their last clash in Europe with Shakhtar Donetsk 1-1, after losing 3-0 to Real Madrid in their opener.
    RB Leipzig are still looking for their first Champions League win this seasonCredit: AFP
    Celtic drew with Shakhtar Donetsk 1-1 in their last Champions League clashCredit: Reuters
    RB Leipzig, on the other hand, are yet to pick up a single point.
    They were thrashed by Shakthar 4-1 and comfortably beaten by Los Blancos in several weeks ago.
    So Celtic will be confident they can pick up their first win against an out of sorts Leipzig side.

    What time does Leipzig vs Celtic kick off?

    Leipzig’s clash with Celtic will take place on Wednesday, October 5.
    The game will get going from 5.45pm UK time.
    Leipzig vs Celtic will be held at the Red Bull Arena in Germany.

    What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

    Leipzig vs Celtic will be shown live on BT Sport 4 in the UK.
    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
    Dani Olmo is sidelined for Leipzig as he has a ligament problem.
    Both Lukas Klostermann and Konrad Laimer have been ruled out of the game with ankle injuries.
    Ex-Chelsea striker Timo Werner and Blues target Christopher Nkunku will start alongside each other up front.
    James McCarthy is a doubt for Celtic through illness while Cameron Carter-Vickers has a knock.
    Jota and Daizen Maeda are set to play up top for the Bhoys.
    Odds

    Leipzig – 11/20
    Draw – 7/2
    Celtic – 9/2

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    Arsenal and Chelsea handed tough Champions Leagues group stage duels against Lyon and Real Madrid

    ARSENAL and Chelsea are set for tricky Champions League group phase clashes against some of Europe’s most formidable sides.The rivals have been drawn in what some fans have dubbed groups of death with the Blues facing Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain and the Gunners taking on Lyon and Juventus.
    Juventus and Lyon are among the teams Arsenal will battle for a place knockout stage of this season’s Champions LeagueCredit: Getty
    Chelsea will be vying with Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid for top spot in Group ACredit: PA
    Caroline Weir and her Real Madrid team-mates are currently third in Spain’s top tierCredit: Getty
    Chelsea, who are in Group A, are set for ties against French giants PSG and a Madrid side that includes former Manchester City forward Caroline Weir.
    This will be the second time in the space of three months that Madrid have come up against one of England’s top sides following their defeat of Manchester City.
    That August clash saw Weir net the winner that sealed City’s exit from the contest at the qualifying stage for a second successive season.
    The Blues, who reached the finals in 2021, will also take on PSG who finished the runners-up in France’s top-flight last term.
    The last Champions League clash between the sides was back in the quarter-final stage of the contest in March 2019.

    And Emma Hayes’s aces emerged the victors of that tie (with a 3-2 aggregate score line) knocking their rivals out to reach the semis phase.
    They will also face Albanian side KS Vllaznia, who reached the group stage for the first time in their history this season.
    Meanwhile, Arsenal are set for a reunion with former boss Joe Montemurro with the WSL leaders drawn into the same group as Juventus.
    It will also see Gunners’ summer signing Lina Hurtig go up against the Italian side she helped to reach the last eight of the contest last term.
    And Jonas Eidevall’s stars, who will play their Group C home fixtures at the Emirates, will also face a stern test home and away against Lyon.
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    The French giants currently hold the record for the highest number of Champions League trophy wins having won the tournament eight times.
    Meanwhile, Barcelona and Bayern Munich have been drawn in Group D alongside Swedish side Rosengard and Portuguese club Benfica.
    Duels between the Catalan giants and the runners-up to last year’s Bundesliga title could see Keira Walsh and Lucy Bronze go up against their former Man City team-mate Georgia Stanway.
    Former Arsenal chief Joe Montemurro is set for a Champions League reunion with the GunnersCredit: GettyWomen’s Champions League – Group Stage Teams

    Group A
    Chelsea
    Paris Saint-Germain
    Real Madrid
    KS Vllaznia
    Group B
    Wolfsburg
    Slavia Praha
    SKN St. Polten
    Roma
    Group C
    Wolfsburg
    Slavia Praha
    SKN St. Polten
    Roma
    Group D
    Barcelona
    Bayern Munich
    Rosengard
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    Chelsea vs AC Milan: Live stream, TV channel, team news and kick-off time for massive Champions League match

    CHELSEA take on AC Milan in their third Champions League clash… and they desperately need a win. The Blues are winless in European competition so far this term, having lost their opener with Dinamo Zagreb 1-0.
    Raheem Sterling scored the first goal of the Graham Potter era last monthCredit: Getty
    Chelsea have been linked with AC Milan forward Raphael LeaoCredit: AFP
    That was ex-boss Thomas Tuchel’s last game in charge before Graham Potter was hired from Brighton.
    But the English manager’s first game in charge of the Blues, against RB Salzburg, finished in a tame 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge.
    Chelsea find themselves bottom of their group and will be eager to get a big win for Potter, who won his first game as manager against Crystal Palace at the weekend.
    But Serie A champs Milan will be out to pick up a big result in London.

    What time does Chelsea vs AC Milan kick off?

    Chelsea’s clash with AC Milan will take place on Wednesday, October 5.
    The game will get going from 8pm UK time.
    Chelsea vs AC Milan will be held at Stamford Bridge in London.

    What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

    Chelsea vs AC Milan will be shown live on BT Sport 2 in the UK.
    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
    Chelsea will be without Edouard Mendy and N’Golo Kante, who are both still injured with knee and thigh problems respectively.
    Marc Cucurella has an illness so is still out of action for the Blues.
    Conor Gallagher could start the game after his heroics against former club Crystal Palace last weekend.
    Olivier Giroud and Fikayo Tomori will both be in Milan’s XI as they make their returns to Chelsea.
    Odds

    Chelsea – 7/10
    Draw – 29/10
    AC Milan – 4/1

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    Man City vs Copenhagen: Live stream, TV channel, team news and kick-off time for Champions League clash

    IMAGINE having to come up against Erling Haaland – that’s exactly what Copenhagen have to do.Manchester City sit top of group G after a 4-0 win over Sevilla in the opening match before beating Borussia Dortmund 2-1 last month, with the winner from former Dortmund star Haaland.
    Erling Haaland celebrating his winner against former club Borussia Dortmund in the Champions LeagueCredit: Rex
    Copenhagen in action against Sevilla in a 0-0 draw in the Champions LeagueCredit: Reuters
    Copenhagen sit behind both Borussia Dortmund and Man City in third place, with their only point of the group stage so far coming at home to Sevilla.
    After losing 3-0 in Germany in their opening match of the group, the Danish side have it all to do when they travel to the Etihad on Wednesday, facing Pep Guardiola’s inform side.
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    What time does Man City vs Copenhagen kick off?

    Man City face Copenhagen on Wednesday, October 5.
    The game will start from 8pm UK time.
    Man City vs Copenhagen will be held at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester.

    What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

    Man City vs Copenhagen will be shown live on BT Sport 3 in the UK.
    You can live stream the action at the Etihad from the BT Sport app. This can be downloaded on your mobile or tablet device.

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    Team news
    Guardiola will be without up to four of his first-team stars when Copenhagen travel to Manchester.
    Summer signing Kalvin Phillips remains sidelined after undergoing surgery.
    The midfielder has been joined by Spaniard Rodri, with the 26-year-old absent for Man City’s 6-3 victory over rivals Manchester United on Sunday.
    John Stones picked up a devastating injury on international duty with England while his national and club teammate Kyle Walker was taken off in the Manchester derby on Sunday through injury.
    For the visitors, Akinkunmi Amoo has been ruled out for the season with a serious knee injury.
    Mamadou Karamako is set to miss Wednesday’s clash and is not expected to return to action this month.
    Odds
    Man City – 1/16
    Draw – 13/1
    Copenhagen – 40/1
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    Inter Milan vs Barcelona: Live stream, TV channel, team news and kick-off time for big Champions League clash

    BARCELONA take on Inter Milan in a battle of European giants in the Champions League. Barca got their campaign off to a good start, beating Viktoria Plzen, but they were beaten comfortably by Bayern Munich a week later.
    Robert Lewandowski couldn’t help Barca beat his former side last monthCredit: Getty
    Bayern Munich also beat Inter Milan 2-0 in the Champions LeagueCredit: Getty
    Inter suffered the same fate at the hands of Bayern losing 2-0 at home last month.
    And now Xavi’s men will be hoping to pick up a big win against a solid Inter side who are also looking to take that second spot behind likely group winners Bayern.

    What time does Inter vs Barcelona kick off?

    Barcelona’s clash with Inter Milan will take place on Tuesday, October 4.
    The game will get underway from 8pm UK time.
    Inter Milan vs Barcelona will be held at the San Siro in Milan.

    What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

    Inter Milan vs Barcelona will be shown live on BT Sport 4 in the UK.
    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
    Marcelo Brozovic is still missing for Inter, who suffered a thigh injury while in international duty with Croatia.
    Romelu Lukaku is also still injured, giving Joaquin Correa or Edin Dzeko the chance to partner Lautaro Martinez up front.
    Frankie De Jong and Jules Kounde are injured for Barcelona and Ronaldo Araujo remains a long-term absentee.
    Raphinha should come back into the XI for Xavi’s side after sitting on the bench at the weekend.
    Odds

    Inter – 10/3
    Draw – 29/10
    Barcelona – 4/5

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    Frankfurt vs Tottenham: Live stream, TV channel, team news and kick-off time for Champions League game

    TOTTENHAM are up against tricky German side Frankfurt in their next Champions League match-up. Spurs got their European campaign off to the perfect start with a 2-0 win over Marseille at the beginning of last month.
    Tottenham overcame Marseille 2-0 in their first Champions League clashCredit: Reuters
    Frankfurt are top of their Champions League groupCredit: Getty
    But they were undone in their second clash, losing 2-0 to Sporting Lisbon in Portugal’s capital.
    Europa League winners Frankfurt, meanwhile, won their two opening games and are yet to concede a goal in the competition.
    Tottenham will be reeling from their 3-1 defeat to North London rivals Arsenal at the weekend.
    And Frankfurt will be licking their lips at the thought of inflicting more damage on Antonio Conte’s men.

    What time does Frankfurt vs Tottenham kick off?

    Tottenham’s clash with Frankfurt will take place on Tuesday, October 4.
    The game will get underway from 8pm UK time.
    Frankfurt vs Tottenham will be held at Deutsche Bank Park.

    What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

    Tottenham’s visit to Frankfurt will be shown live on BT Sport 3 in the UK.
    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
    Tottenham are still likely to be without Dejan Kulusevaki, who also missed the loss to Arsenal.
    Lucas Moura is also on the sidelines with a calf injury, with Ben Davies’ fitness a doubt to contend with too.
    Ryan Sessegnon looks set to start and Yves Bissouma could also play in midfield from the off.
    Midfielder Kristijan Jakic will be ascent after picking up a knock on international duty with Croatia.
    Odds

    Frankfurt – 12/5
    Draw – 5/2
    Tottenham – 11/10

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    Liverpool vs Rangers: Live stream, TV channel, team news and kick-off time for huge Champions League match-up

    LIVERPOOL are up against Rangers in their next Champions League clash at Anfield. The Reds won their last group game against Ajax, beating them 2-1 in the dying moments of the game thanks to Joel Matip’s finish.
    Joel Matip scored the winner in Liverpool’s 2-1 win over Ajax last time outCredit: Getty
    Rangers were soundly beaten 3-0 by Napoli at IbroxCredit: Reuters
    That came after a humiliating 4-1 defeat at the hands of Napoli in their opening group stage clash.
    Rangers lost both of their first two games 3-0 to the Dutch and Italian sides, and will be looking to bounce back against Liverpool.
    But Jurgen Klopp’s side will be in a vengeful mood, having had to settle for a 3-3 draw against Brighton in the Premier League at the weekend.
    And a win over Rangers would all but eliminate the Scottish side from Europe’s elite competition.

    What time does Liverpool vs Rangers kick off?

    Liverpool’s clash with Rangers will get underway from 8pm UK time on Tuesday, October 4.
    The game will be played at Anfield.
    Liverpool vs Rangers will be the first time the two sides have ever played each other in a competitive fixture.

    What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

    Liverpool vs Rangers will be shown live on BT Sport 2 in the UK.
    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
    Andy Robertson is still out of action with a knee problem while Ibrahim Konate is working his way back into the squad following his injury woes.
    Dawrin Nunez could get a start as Roberto Firmino continued his fine form in the Premier League for the Reds.
    Diogo Jota may also get some minutes up front, with Mohamed Salah expected to start from the off again.
    Ex-Liverpool centre-back Ben Davies will likely slot into defence for Rangers, who also Steven Davis set to play in midfield.
    But Ianis Hagi, Filip Helander and Kemar Roofe are all sidelined for the game.
    Odds

    Liverpool – 2/13
    Draw – 15/2
    Rangers – 16/1

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    Chelsea holding sporting director interviews this week after collapse of Salzburg transfer chief Christoph Freund deal

    CHELSEA will hold a round of interviews this week as Todd Boehly looks to name a new sporting director.The Blues held talks with RB Salzburg’s Christoph Freund last month.
    Todd Boehly became Chelsea owner back in June
    Freund was at Stamford Bridge less than two weeks ago for the Austrian outfit’s 1-1 draw with Chelsea in the Champions League.
    But the 45-year-old won’t be returning to West London on a permanent basis after he confirmed he’ll be staying with Salzburg.
    He said: “When a club like Chelsea is interested in you, it is a big honour not just for you, but also for the work of the club in general.
    “But I’ve come to the conclusion that FC Red Bull Salzburg is the best place for me.”
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    As a result co-owner Boehly – who was also looking at former Liverpool executive Michael Edwards – is still hoping to fill the role.
    The American has been working as an interim sporting director since buying the club in the summer.
    But according to The Athletic, a series of meetings are set to be held this week.
    The Mirror have claimed that PSG’s Luis Campos, Sevilla’s Monchi, Atalanta’s Lee Congerton, Benfica’s Rui Pedro Braz and Leeds’ Victor Orta are all in the running for the job.
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    Meanwhile, Chelsea geared up for their return to Champions League action with a crucial three points against Crystal Palace on Saturday.
    Graham Potter’s side are currently bottom of Group E after picking up just one point from their opening two fixtures.
    But the Blues will join leaders AC Milan on four points if they beat the Italian giants on Wednesday. More