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LIVERPOOL kick off their Champions League group campaign with a tricky trip to Napoli.The Reds finished as runners up in the tournament last season, losing to Real Madrid in the Paris final. Ajax and Rangers complete Group A.
Liverpool have made a slow start in the Prem
Liverpool have endured a frustrating start to the Premier League, with just two wins from their six games.
And they will be hoping for improved fortunes in Europe’s top tier competition.
Napoli are unbeaten in Serie A this season, and sit in second place two points behind Atalanta.
Liverpool, meanwhile, have been victorious in each of their last three away games against Italian sides in the Champions League.
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When is Napoli vs Liverpool?
Napoli vs Liverpool takes place on Wednesday, September 7.
The Champions League fixture kicks off at 8pm BST – this is 9pm local time.
Napoli’s Stadio Diego Armando Maradona plays host.
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What live stream and TV channel is Napoli vs Liverpool on?
Napoli vs Liverpool will be broadcast live on BT Sport 2.
BT Sport 2 begin their coverage at 7pm.
Napoli are second in Serie A currently
What is the team news?
Naby Keita and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain have not travelled to Naples and both miss out due to injuries.
Though deadline day signing from Juventus, Arthur Melo, was on the plane.
Liverpool’s travelling squad: Alisson, Adrian, Kelleher, Gomez, Van Dijk, Konate, Tsimikas, Ramsay, Robertson, Matip, Phillips, Alexander-Arnold, Fabinho, Thiago, Milner, Firmino, Henderson, Carvalho, Arthur, Bajcetic, Salah, Jota, Diaz, Nunez
What are the Napoli vs Liverpool odds?
Napoli to win: 11/4
Draw: 14/5
Liverpool to win: 19/20
Odds via Betfair at time of publication
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ANTONIO CONTE’S Tottenham begin their Champions League charge against Marseille this week.Spurs are back in Europe’s top competition after a two-year absence.
Antonio Conte’s Spurs have started the season strongly
Conte’s side are in Group D alongside Marseille, Eintracht Frankfurt and Sporting Lisbon.
Tottenham reached the final in 2019 – losing to Liverpool in Madrid – but failed to qualify for the Champions League in the last two seasons.
They had one Europa League run and then were booted out of the Conference League last year after being hit with Covid.
However, Arsenal’s slip-ups at the end of last season saw them sneak into fourth and claim a place at Europe’s top table.
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When is Tottenham vs Marseille?
Tottenham vs Marseille takes place on Wednesday, September 7.
The Champions League match kicks off at 8pm BST.
Spurs’ Tottenham Hotspur Stadium plays host.
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What TV channel and live stream is Tottenham vs Marseille on?
Tottenham vs Marseille will be broadcast live on BT Sport 3.
BT Sport begin their coverage at 7.15pm.
Ex-Arsenal star Alexis Sanchez plays for Marseille
What is the team news?
Conte was given a big boost with Cristian Romero and Rodrigo Bentancur returning in the weekend’s victory over Fulham.
Lucas Moura and Bryan Gil are Spurs’ only two injury worries for the Champions League clash this week.
What are the odds?
Tottenham to win: 4/9
Draw: 7/2
Marseille to win: 11/2
Odds via Betfair at the time of publication
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RANGERS get their Champions League campaign underway with a tough trip to Holland where Ajax awaits.The Teddy Bears will be keen to make up for the disappointing 4-0 loss to Celtic in their previous game.
Rangers were humiliated by Celtic in the Old Firm derbyCredit: Rex
Steven Bergwijn inspired Ajax to a comfortable 4-0 win on the weekendCredit: Rex
On the other hand, the spirit from the Ajax fans should be high after they came out victorious in their previous game against SC Cambuur beating them 4-0.
This also brings fear to Rangers as Ajax is coming fresh from a five-game winning streak in the Eredivisie League.
But Rangers had an impressive run going all the way to the Europa League final last year only losing via the penalty shootout route to Eintracht Frankfurt.
What time does Ajax vs Rangers kick off?

Ajax’s clash with Rangers will get underway from 5:45pm UK time – 6:45pm local time on Wednesday, September 7th
The game will be held at the Johan Cruijff ArenA in Amsterdam
Arnold Scholtens 39th minute goal secured Ajax a 1-0 win the last time the 2 teams met in 1996.

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What channel is Ajax vs Rangers on and can it be live streamed?

Ajax vs Rangers will be shown live on BT Sport 4
You can live stream the action from the BT Sport app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.

Team news
Alfred Schreuder confirmed that left-back Owen Wijndal will miss the game due to an ankle injury.
Midfielder Mohamed Ihattaren remains side-lined because of fitness issues.
Steven Bergwijn who shockingly has not scored in 28 appearances in major European competition is expected to start in a front three alongside captain Dusan Tadic and Brian Brobbey.
Rangers have issues of their own as attacker Tom Lawrence missed the Old Firm derby with a knee injury it has been revealed that the attacker is set for the sidelines for at least a few weeks.
Odds
Ajax – 2/5
Rangers – 11/2
Draw – 9/2
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AC MILAN kick off their Champions League campaign in Austria against Red Bull Salzburg.The Rossoneri head into the game following a stunning 3-2 win over rivals Inter at the weekend in the Milan derby.
Divock Origi’s Milan travel to Austria
Salzburg boss Matthias Jaissle says he is expecting a tough game against the Italian champions, but that he is optimistic.
Jaissle said: “Expectations are high, we want to play as we always do, but the opponent is very strong.
“We are optimistic, we will do the best we can. Will Milan suffer from our pressing? We’ll see.
“I don’t have the game in my mind as well as you do, Milan have great quality in all phases of the game.”
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When is Red Bull Salzburg vs AC Milan?
Red Bull Salzburg vs AC Milan takes place on Tuesday, September 6.
The Champions League fixture kicks off at 8pm.
Salzburg’s Red Bull Arena plays host.
What TV channel and live stream is Red Bull Salzburg vs AC Milan?
Red Bull Salzburg vs AC Milan will be broadcast live on BT Sport 6.
BT get their coverage underway from 7.45pm.
AC beat Inter in the Milan derby at the weekend
What is the team news?
For Milan, Ante Rebic could make his return to the squad after recovering from a minor injury.,
Though full-back Alessandro Florenzi remains out with a serious muscle injury.
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MANCHESTER CITY will be determined to get their Champions League campaign off to a perfect when they take on Sevilla in Spain.Erling Haaland is expected to put his name up in lights once again having already grabbed his tenth Premier League goal of the season against Aston Villa.
Erling Haaland scored his tenth goal of the Premier League season just six games inCredit: Rex
Julen Lopetgul is under immense pressure as Sevilla stay winlessCredit: Rex
However, Pep Guardiola would have been fuming that his side let the lead slip – only walking away from Villa Park with one point.
But Sevilla’s are going through some problems of their own after they were humiliated 3-0 at home by Xavi’s rejuvenated Barcelona.
And it is a result that means the Spanish outfit have had their worst LaLiga start EVER.
What time does Sevilla vs Man City kick off?

Sevilla will be entertaining Manchester City TOMORROW – Tuesday, September 6.
It is scheduled to kick off at 8pm UK time – 9pm local time.
Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan Stadium in Sevilla is the allocated arena for this big fixture and it can hold around 43,883 spectators.
City won both group games in the 2015/16 campaign which includes a 3-1 victory in Sevilla.

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What TV channel is Sevilla vs Man City on and can I live stream it?

Sevilla vs Man City will be broadcasted LIVE on BT Sport 2.
Pre-match build up is scheduled to commence from 7pm UK time – one hour before kick-off.
Subscription holders of BT Sport have the option to stream the entire action live on the BT Sport website or BT Sport app.

Team news
Julen Lopetegui’s injury crisis in defence continues as the Sevilla manager is set to be without Marcao and Karim Rekik who are both spending time in the treatment room.
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Whilst Jesus Corona is also expected to be side-lined until 2023 courtesy of a fibula fracture.
However, Lopetgui has the option to recall Papu Gomez, Thomas Delaney and former Manchester City winger Jesus Navas.
Elsewhere, Kyle Walker remains out of action which could see Joao Cancelo deployed over to the right hand side.
But summer signing Kalvin Phillips could be in contention to start following his should troubles.
Latest odds

Sevilla to win 15/2
Draw 4/1
Man City 4/11

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