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ARSENAL have kicked off their Champions League campaign with a 0-0 draw at Europa League champions Atalanta.The main talking point of the game came early in the second half as David Raya’s superb double-save denied the hosts the lead after a controversial penalty was awarded.Declan Rice was suspended for the Gunners’ 1-0 North London derby win against Tottenham last weekend, but the midfielder returned for his side’s Champions League opener on Thursday night.The Gunners now look ahead to Sunday’s mammoth clash with title rivals Manchester City at the Etihad.Match result: Atalanta 0-0 ArsenalAtalanta team: Carnesecchi, Djimisti, Hien, Kolasinac, Zappacosta, De Roon, Ederson, Ruggeri, De Ketelaere, Retegui, LookmanArsenal team: Raya, White, Saliba, Gabriel, Timber, Rice, Partey, Havertz, Saka, Jesus, MartinelliFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow ALL the action from Stadio di Bergamo with our live blog below…Defend teams into submissionWhile it worked at Tottenham and got them a point against Atalanta, it will be a very different story this weekend.They will need to have some different tactics as not many teams are able to go to the Etihad Stadium and defend for a 0-0 draw.Erling Haaland is on fire this season and Pep Guardiola’s side have creativity all over the park.A tough test lies ahead for Mikel Arteta’s side.Credit: AFPCopy linkCopiedChances win matchesWhen Mikel Arteta reviews his sides’ performance this evening, the reasons why they did not come away with victory are obvious.Aside from Saka’s free kick in the first half, The Gunners created very little in Bergamo this evening.They play some decent football but there is a lack of creativity and clear-cut chances in the final third.If he were to issue a school report for his squads’ performance, it would simply read ‘must try harder’.Copy linkCopiedGunners needing to improveWhile many will see this as a point gained, Arsenal will have to be a lot better than this if they want to progress in the competition.The result leaves them in 16th place in the new format Champions League table.Mikel Arteta’s side will be aiming to finish in the top eight to progress through to the last 16 without having to play another play-off tie.Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedChampions League resultsFeyenoord 0-4 Bayer LeverkusenRed Star Belgrade 1-2 BenficaAtletico Madrid 2-1 RB LeipzigBrest 2-1 Sturm GrazMonaco 2-1 BarcelonaCopy linkCopiedFT: Atalanta 0-0 ArsenalIn a game of very chances, a draw may have been a fair result.Atalanta will feel they should have won this, having missed a second-half penalty.While it was a great double save by Raya, Retegui should have buried the rebound.Copy linkCopiedFT: Atalanta 0-0 ArsenalThe referee brings the game to a close.Atalanta and Arsenal share the points in Bergamo.The Gunners have David Raya to thank for that one.Copy linkCopiedAtalanta 0-0 Arsenal90+2. When you see shows on TV of Champions League classic games, do not expect to see this one feature.Zaniolo dispossesses White as he dwells on the ball and wins a corner.It could provide one last chance for the hosts to find a winner.Copy linkCopiedAtalanta 0-0 Arsenal90. Atalanta are awarded a free kick deep in their own half.Sterling is the player penalised for the foul.It is hard to see either side grabbing a winner now.We are going to have four minutes added.Copy linkCopiedAtalanta 0-0 Arsenal88. That was such an important challenge from an Arsenal perspective.He only had Raya to beat if he had got his shot away.Great defending by Saliba.Credit: APCopy linkCopiedAtalanta 0-0 Arsenal86. Zaniolo picks the ball up in the middle.He is crowded out but manages to get the ball into Lookman.The young forward runs at the Arsenal defence and an important challenges comes in before he can pull the trigger.Copy linkCopiedAtalanta 0-0 Arsenal84. The intensity of the game has dropped massively now.Neither side seem to be in attacking mode for fear of defeat.Atalanta have a throw in deep into Arsenal territory, hoping to find a goal to seal the three points.Copy linkCopiedAtalanta 0-0 Arsenal82. Into the last ten minutes of the game, a goal now for either side surely wins this game.Atalanta do not have a recognised striker on now but Cuadrado has looked dangerous when they can get the ball to him.If he were to score the winner, it would hurt even more, given that he is an ex-Chelsea player.Copy linkCopiedAtalanta 0-0 Arsenal80. One thing we have learnt from this game, if we didn’t already know, Arsenal need to keep Odegaard fit.If they are hoping to make an impression on this tournament they need to be a lot better than they have been tonight.Not many teams in the competition will be shaking in the boots watching this one.Copy linkCopiedAtalanta 0-0 Arsenal78. We edging towards the time of the game where Arsenal may be thinking about sticking with a point.The more they send players forward, the more open they are to the counter attack.Neither side will be overly happy with just a point here this evening.Credit: AFPCopy linkCopiedAtalanta 0-0 Arsenal76. Arsenal are awarded a free kick in a wide position.It is a chance for The Gunners to load the penalty area.Rice steps up to take it and sends it sailing into the stands, Jonny Wilkinson would be proud of that one.Copy linkCopiedAtalanta 0-0 Arsenal74. Calafiori and Sterling replace Timber and Saka.Cuadrado tries another bending effort from outside the box.Raya is at full stretch and it narrowly misses the far post.He is starting to cause The Gunners all sorts of problems.Arsenal counter and Martinelli is played in with the goal at his mercy but puts his effort in Row M.Classic Martinelli.Copy linkCopiedAtalanta 0-0 Arsenal72. Saka is penalised for a foul on Cuadrado.The Arsenal winger is not happy that the Atalanta player is seemingly making a meal of the challenge.Somewhere Alanis Morissette is having a massive migraine, her superpower when incredibly ironic moments occur.Copy linkCopiedChampions League latest scoresAtletico Madrid 1-1 RB LeipzigBrest 2-1 Sturm GrazMonaco 1-1 BarcelonaCopy linkCopiedAtalanta 0-0 Arsenal70. Trossard is showing more intent, moving into gaps, looking for the ball.You wonder what options Arteta has on the bench to add that creativity to this team.Bellanova and Zaniolo come on for Atalanta.Zappacosta and Retegui are the players to make way.Copy linkCopiedAtalanta 0-0 Arsenal68. The home fans continue to make themselves heard.Cuadrado has a shot from outside the box, looking to bend one in the top corner.It narrowly misses the upright with Raya at full stretch.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedAtalanta 0-0 Arsenal66. White is penalised for a foul on Cuadrado.He almost felt like he had to ensure the move stopped there as he was well out of position in the heart of midfield.The Gunners are starting to look more frustrated as the game goes on in Bergamo.Copy linkCopiedAtalanta 0-0 Arsenal64. The Gunners are lacking that killer pass in the final third.This is where the absence of Odegaard is so obvious.Aside from that Saka free kick, they have rarely worked the Atalanta keeper this evening.Copy linkCopiedAtalanta 0-0 Arsenal62. Arsenal force their first corner of the second half.It is a deep cross into the back post, headed back across goal by Havertz.The ball ends up being spooned over the bar and a goal kick is awarded.Copy linkCopiedAtalanta 0-0 Arsenal60. Jorginho will offer something different for Arsenal now.He can pick a short pass through the hosts’ midfield.That said, if Atalanta are on the attack, he is prone to a rash challenge.The Italians bring Cuadrado on for De Ketelaere.Copy linkCopiedAtalanta 0-0 Arsenal58. Trossard and Jorginho are joining the action.Jesus and Partey make way.Arteta is looking to freshen things up in this second half.Copy linkCopied More

THE Champions League will go into a THIRD night this week with Arsenal in action on Thursday night.The Gunners travel to Atalanta in one of six games in the competition, which includes Barcelona.On Wednesday, Man City were frustrated against Inter and failed to find the target, but Brendan Rodgers’ Celtic were absolutely rampant – scoring FIVE against Slovan Bratislava.On Tuesday night, Liverpool got the better of Euro rivals AC Milan as they ran out 3-1 winners at the San Siro, Harry Kane netted FOUR in Bayern’s 9-2 win over Dinamo Zagreb – and Aston Villa ended their 41-year wait for elite European football with a 3-0 win at Young Boys.Kick off times: 5.45pm/8pm BSTTV channel: TNT SportsLive stream: discovery+FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below…’Impossible to stop Inter counter attacks’Pep Guardiola claimed it was “impossible” to stop Inter Milan’s dangerous breaks – despite his tactical changes.The Etihad boss blamed Manchester City giving away possession cheaply for the visitors’ menacing raids. Guardiola said: “When you lose easy balls it is a counter attack, it’s impossible to stop it. “You have to be more precise. It happened, especially on the left side. You cannot control it.”Copy linkCopiedGuardiola hails RodriPep Guardiola praised anchorman Rodri’s display despite Man City lacking their usual control in a 0-0 stalemate with Inter.Italy midfielder Nicolo Barella was a common choice as star man as his Serie A side earned a slick point.But Guardiola said of his Spanish star: “He played really good, always Rodri plays good.”Credit: AlamyCopy linkCopied’Massive respect’ to InterPundits have queued up to praise Inter Milan’s tactical masterclass in their 0-0 Etihad draw.Subs Phil Foden and Ilkay Gundogan missed clear second-half chances for City but Inter could equally have snatched victory as they produced the sharper counter-attacks.Ex-Liverpool defender Stephen Warnock told the BBC’s new Champions League MOTD show: “You have to pay massive respect to Inter for this result. “You can’t just say City missed two massive opportunities to win at the end, because Inter missed big chances as well.”Inter were superbly organised at the back and I thought Nicolo Barella was instrumental in how good they were in both defence and attack. “He slipped into defence to cover when their centre-halves stepped up or City attacked, but he also had the energy to get forward himself and bring his team forward.”Copy linkCopiedGirona ace ‘on Arsenal radar’Viktor Tsygankov might be too busy for now reflecting on Girona’s last-minute agony at PSG to heed continuing links to Prem giants.But the Ukraine winger is reportedly being trailed by three English champions League clubs.Viktor Tsygankov took on PSG with Girona in Paris last nightCredit: GettyArsenal, Liverpool and Aston Villa are all said to be watching the 26-year-old, who joined Girona from Dynamo Kyiv in January 2023.Tsygankov played 88 minutes of his Spanish club’s historic Champions League night in Paris.Ex-Spurs keeper Paulo Gazzaniga then blundered for PSG’s last winner.Ex-Manchester United midfielder Donny van de Beek had been replaced after 58 minutes as his new LaLiga team were cruelly denied a point. Tsygankov evades PSG’s Bradley Barcola but saw Girona denied at the deathCredit: APCopy linkCopiedKeeper channels ‘inner Spurs’ as Girona run out of GazzGirona were denied a historic point at Paris Saint-Germain thanks to a late howler from keeper Paulo Gazzaniga.The former Spurs and Fulham man made a 90th-minute gaffe to hand PSG all three points at the Parc des Princes.Girona are playing in the Champions League this season for the first time in their 94-year history.The club have hauled themselves from the fifth tier of Spanish football to Europe’s elite. And they more than held their own against a star-studded PSG in the French capital.Girona appeared to be cruising towards a point when a desperate Nuno Mendes drove to the byline in the 90th minute.The PSG full-back sent over a wayward low cross, angling it straight at the well-positioned stopper. Gazzaniga went down to collect the ball, only for it to spurt through his grasp and between his legs.The 32-year-old sank to his knees as the ball rolled agonisingly into the corner, handing a jubilant PSG a 1-0 win.One fan gasped in response: “Football is a cruel game.” Another joked: “Gazzaniga unleashing his inner Spurs.” While a third added: “Gazzaniga is just as good as I remember.”Copy linkCopiedPep says he ‘loves Italy’ when asked cheeky questionPep Guardiola was asked directly by an Italian journalist after the 0-0 draw with Inter Milan if he fancied managing in that country.The Man City manager’s contract expires next summer, while the club are embroiled in a dramatic a FFP legal case.Credit: GettyGuardiola replied: “I love Italy but I really enjoy being here.”I love English football. It is fantastic. I really enjoy it. “They leave you alone to get on with your job. That doesn’t happen anywhere.”Copy linkCopiedGuardiola waiting for KDB updatePep Guardiola will question Man City doctors about Kevin De Bruyne’s fitness.The midfielder limped off and was then substituted at half-time at home to Inter.City have a huge Prem game against Arsenal at the Etihad on Sunday.Boss Guardiola said of KDB’s situation: “I haven’t spoke with the doctors and I will speak maybe later.”Copy linkCopiedPep loved ‘absolutely everything’ about City displayBoss Pep Guardiola might have surprised many with his “fantastic” verdict on Manchester City.Many pundits reckon Inter Milan out-thought Pep’s men in a 0-0 Champions League draw at the Etihad.Pep Guardiola’s side were held by Simone Inzaghi’s InterCredit: GettyBut Guardiola told TNT Sports: “We played so good, I love my team, we are a fantastic team.”Inter are a team who defend really, really well so they are masters of defending and transitionally very strong as well.” You cannot expect to make many chances when a team defends so, so deep. I’m really pleased for the performance we have done.”And asked to clarify what he enjoyed about the display, the Spaniard doubled down by adding: “Everything, absolutely everything.”The two managers embraced warmly afterwardsCredit: RexCopy linkCopiedCity laid BareNicolo Barella has been singled out as the reason Man City spluttered to a 0-0 home draw in their Champions League opener with Inter Milan.City never dictated the tempo and faced some menacing counter attacks.And ex-Liverpool left-back Stephen Warnock told the Beeb’s Champions League midweek show: “Inter were superb in the way they set themselves up. “They played with a 5-3-2 system.Nicolo Barella was the man of the match, he was at the heart of everything good. “What a performance that was away from home at the Etihad.”Copy linkCopied’City won’t panic’Ex-Etihad keeper Joe Hart believes Man City boss Pep Guardiola will be unfazed by Inter Milan’s draw but tactical victory.Hart told the new Champions League Match of the Day show: “There will not be panic from City, not at all. “Tonight is a night to credit Simone Inzaghi and his Inter team.”It was an incredible tactical performance. Everything had to be right and you could see that in how edgy he was [on the touchline]. His team really performed.”Copy linkCopiedFans say Dor open for Gittens to follow BellinghamLondoner Jamie Bynoe-Gittens starred for Borussia Dortmund with two goals off the bench in their 3-0 Champions League win over Club Brugge.The England Under-21 international hit a deflected opener on 76 minutes and a brilliant second 10 minutes later.It was a match-winning performance from the young English forwardCredit: ReutersHe conjured a series of step overs, cut inside and fired into the far corner.Jadon Sancho and Jude Bellingham have already earned big-money moves after dazzling for Dortmund.And England supporters on social media believe Bynoe-Gittens’ sensational start to the season – four goals in five games – is evidence he is the next prodigy.One said: “Jamie Gittens, our saviour.” Another added: “He’s next up for England.”Bynoe-Gittens made an astonishing contribution off the benchCopy linkCopied’We gave 200%’Inter’s outstanding ace at the Etihad, Nicolo Barella, believes the Italian champs proved they can be as good as Man City.Impressive Inter certainly matched City for long spells, bettering them for breaks and for quality defending.Barella told Amazon Prime Video Italia: “This team won the Scudetto last season and didn’t do enough in the Champions League, so this year we want to do more in Europe, Nicolo Barella arguably upstaged all Man City’s big namesCredit: Alamy“We reached the Final two years ago, our ambition is to do it again, then in football anything can happen.“Today against a very strong team we proved that we can play on the same level. In the end, incidents then decide the results.”Rodri (16) reacts with frustration after fouling BarellaCredit: AlamyHe added: “I liked the attitude, because after a not very good performance against Monza, we could’ve come here with tension, but instead we gave 200 per cent and that is the mentality we need to go all the way.”Barella kept Inter ticking all nightCredit: RexCopy linkCopiedHakan hails fearless InterHakan Calhanoglu claims Inter made their point – by proving they can play at the Etihad without fear.The former AC midfielder believes the visitors deserved their 0-0 draw at a “very strong2 manchester City team.Hakan Calhanoglu is seen here getting to grips with Man City’s RodriCredit: GettyThe Turkey star  told TNT Sports and Amazon Prime Video Italia: “We tried everything, had chances to score, a lot of chances.”Both teams today showed all the people around some good football“We were solid and we are happy with the draw.“We wanted to show that we are not scared to play here. MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 18: Hakan Calhanoglu of Internazionale reacts during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD1 match between Manchester City and FC Internazionale Milano at City of Manchester Stadium on September 18, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Image Photo Agency/Getty Images)Credit: GettyWe play football the way they do, with sacrifice we showed that we can also play football“We know that Manchester City never lose here at home and we took a point with us. We want to continue like this, proving who Inter are.”Copy linkCopiedThierry slated for ‘awkward’ Pulisic interviewThierry Henry was slammed by fans for his awkward behaviour in an interview with Christian Pulisic.The AC Milan star spoke to CBS Sports after his side were defeated 3-1 by Liverpool in their Champions League opener last night.But Henry barely questioned Pulisic with his colleagues Jamie Carragher and Micah Richards and host Kate Abdo doing most of the talking.And after Pulisic answered a question about the US national team and what they can achieve under new boss Mauricio Pochettino, Henry clammed up and turned things very awkward.When Pulisic stopped speaking Richards asked: “Thierry?”But the Arsenal legend quickly snapped back “no” as he refused to ask a question before looking around awkwardly. Kate then jumped in to save the situation by asking Pulisic what he planned to do with the rest of his evening.Fans quickly piled on Henry and called out his awkwardness, as the Frenchman appeared out of character.One said: “Just flat weird behaviour from Thierry Henry during this Pulisic interview. Strange and awkward.” Another added: “Henry was so weird the whole night.”Copy linkCopiedCity sweat on De Bruyne fitnessEtihad chief Pep Guardiola will be anxious to hear Kevin De Bruyne’s condition.The Manchester City playmaker limped off late in the first half of this evening’s 0-0 Champions League stalemate after colliding with Inter keeper Yann Sommer.KDB returned to last until the interval.But he was replaced for the second period by Ilkay Gundogan.Now City might be sweating on his fitness ahead of Sunday’s home Prem clash with Arsenal.Credit: AlamyCopy linkCopiedDoes shirty Haaland see funny side…?Erling Haaland had an amusingly mischievous exchange with Inter defender Francesco Acerbi on the final whistle – after failing to have a ton of fun on the pitch before that.The Man City striker remains on 99 goals after tonight’s 0-0 draw with the impressive Italian visitors.Credit: GettyAnd what at first looked a heated encounter with Acerbi appeared to end more light-heartedly.The duo were locked in an animated exchange, with the Azzurri star then seeming to ask the Norwegian striker for TWO shirts.Credit: GettyHaaland seemed stunned by that request and queried it.Or to put it more precisely he appeared to say: “Two? F*** off.”The pair – especially Acerbi – then burst into laughter and walked off the Etihad turf.Credit: RexCopy linkCopied’Celtic can threaten the bigger teams’Celtic could easily have scored eight – but instead had to settle for five and their first-ever victory in a Champions League opener past the qualifying stage.Liam Scales nodded a 17th minute opener, before Kyogo Furuhashi, Arne Engels, Daizen Maeda and Adam Idah struck after the break in a 5-1 home defeat of Slovan Bratislava.And ex-keeper Pat Bonner even reckons his old club can match European giants – if they maintain such a high standard.Bonner told BBC Sportsound: “Keep that up, with the quality they showed tonight, and they’ll be a threat to some of the bigger teams.”Copy linkCopied’City didn’t do enough’Ma City have been told they “didn’t do enough” to earn victory over Inter Milan.Few would disagree after the strong-defending Italians even enjoyed the best opportunity, sub Henrikh Mkhitaryan blazing wide late on.Henrikh Mkhitaryan blasted a late chance wide, albeit not quite a sitterCredit: AFPEx-England strikerr Chris Sutton told BBC Radio 5 live: “Manchester City didn’t do enough to win it. “Credit to Inter, they made themselves very hard to beat and had some chances themselves, Henrikh Mkhitaryan with a golden chance in the second half.”A draw is just about right but City were just off the pace. “Not a normal Pep-like performance but they have another seven games to retrieve the situation.”Copy linkCopiedGittens purringEngland Under-21 winger Jamie Gittens notched a match-turning late double for Borussia Dortmund in a 3-0 defeat of Club Brugge.The Londoner, 20, was with Reading, Chelsea and Manchester City as a kid.Jamie Gittens here fires his 76th-minute openerCredit: GettyHe swapped the Etihad for Germany in 2022.Gittens has played for England at every level from U-15s up.Serhou Guirassy celebrates his late penalty with Gittens and Felix NmechaCredit: ReutersAnd he’s now played sece3n times for the U-21s.Copy linkCopiedGirona keeper agonyGirona keeper Paulo Gazzaniga put through his own net on 90 minutes for PSG’s winner in Paris.And Guirassy ‘s 95th minute penalty clinched Dortmund’s 3-0 victory at Brugge.Results:Man City 0-0 Inter MilanCeltic 5-1 Slovan BratislavaClub Brugge 0-3 Borussia DortmundPSG 0-0 GironaCopy linkCopiedResult: Man City 0-0 Inter MilanCity sub Gundogan emerged from nowhere to send a flying header inches over.But the final whistle came seconds later – with Inter deservedly holding on for a drawCopy linkCopiedInter looking comfortable…?We’re well into the four added minutes at the Etihad.Inter are perhaps deeper than they have ever been tonight.But on what we’ve seen it would be a surprise if City nick a winner.Latest scores:Man City 0-0 Inter MilanCeltic 5-1 Slovan BratislavaClub Brugge 0-2 Borussia DortmundPSG 0-0 GironaCopy linkCopiedCity pressing in added timeThat City free-kick soon became a corner – but Inter cleared it into the home half.Foden then burst forward – but again City failed to keep hold of possession.But they have the ball back again.Latest scores:Man City 0-0 Inter MilanCeltic 5-1 Slovan BratislavaClub Brugge 0-2 Borussia DortmundPSG 0-0 GironaCopy linkCopiedGOAL! Celtic make historyAdam Idah’s first-time finish from a classy ball by James Forrest made history for Celtic.That’s because they’ve never hit five in the Champions League before.Meanwhile, we are into stoppage time at the Etihad – with City having a free-kick 40 yards out.Latest scores:Man City 0-0 Inter MilanCeltic 5-1 Slovan BratislavaClub Brugge 0-2 Borussia DortmundPSG 0-0 GironaCopy linkCopiedFoden scrambles chanceHaaland is growing frustrated – with just 14 touches so far.And instead it was City team-mate Foden who turned quickly on the edge of the box for a bundling shot tipped away low down by Inter keeper Sommer.Meanwhile, Gittens has bagged his and Dortmund’s second goal in the space of 10 minutes at Brugge.Latest scores:Man City 0-0 Inter MilanCeltic 5-1 Slovan BratislavaClub Brugge 0-2 Borussia DortmundPSG 0-0 GironaCopy linkCopied More

THE Champions League is on again tonight with some thrilling action to kick off the brand new league phase.Man City vs Inter Milan is the pick of the games, while Celtic, PSG and last season’s finalists Borussia Dortmund are also in action.Liverpool got the better of European rivals AC Milan as they ran out 3-1 winners at the San Siro on the first night. Meanwhile, Harry Kane netted FOUR in Bayern Munich’s 9-2 win over Dinamo Zagreb and Aston Villa ended their 41-year wait for elite European football with a 3-0 win at Young Boys.Kick off times: 5.45pm/8pm BSTTV channels: TNT Sports/Amazon Prime VideoLive stream: discovery+FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below…’Pep reinvented my brain’John Stones reckons he went from knowledgeable to know-nothing… thanks to Pep Guardiola!Manchester City’s England defender was shocked by the Spaniard’s incredible insights.The Prem champs hosts Inter Milan in the Champions League at 8pm tonight.And Stones said: “I thought I knew football to a decent degree and understood the game.”Pep made me feel like I knew nothing; he’s opened my eyes to so much.”He’s kind of reinvented my brain towards football and what football is.”Credit: News Group Nrewspapers LtdCopy linkCopiedTonight’s Champions League actionBologna vs Shakhtar Donetsk – 5.45pmSparta Prague vs Red Bull Salzburg – 5.45pmCeltic vs Slovan Bratislava – 8pmClub Brugge vs Borussia Dortmund – 8pmManchester City vs Inter Milan – 8pmPSG vs Girona – 8pmCopy linkCopiedKane proud of achievementHarry Kane has admitted his pride at surpassing Wayne Rooney’s record thirty goals in the Champions League,He told Amazon Prime: “Whenever you’re in a conversation with Wayne Rooney it means you’re doing something well.”He’s one of the greatest English players and one of the best players there was in the game.”It’s a nice achievement.”Credit: Instagram @harrykaneCopy linkCopiedRecord breaker KaneHarry Kane became the top English goalscorer in the Champions League.His four goals against Dinamo Zagreb saw him reach 33 goals in the tournament, three more than Wayne Rooney’s previous record of 30.Kane’s outing also saw him net his 50th, 51st, 52nd and 53rd goals for Bayern Munich in just his 50th game for the club.It was also the first time a team has managed nine goals in a single Champions League game,Credit: GettyCredit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedLast night’s round-upIt was a great night for the English sides as Liverpool and Aston Villa both got off to a winning start.The standout result is Bayern Munich’s hammering of Dinamo Zagreb as they scored NINE, including four from Harry Kane.Juventus 3-1 PSVYoung Boys 0-3 Aston VillaAC Milan 1-3 LiverpoolReal Madrid 3-1 StuttgartBayern Munich 9-2 Dinamo ZagrebSporting Lisbon 2-0 LilleCopy linkCopiedTonight’s fixturesHere is a look at tonight’s Champions League fixtures.The two early kick-offs see Bologna take on Shakhtar Donetsk and Sparta Prague face Red Bull Salzburg.Manchester City face Inter Milan at 8pm while Celtic start their campaign against Slovan Bratislava.Bologna v Shakhtar Donetsk (17:45)Sparta Prague v Red Bull Salzburg (17:45)Celtic v Slovan Bratislava (20:00)Club Brugge v Borussia Dortmund (20:00)Man City v Inter Milan (20:00)PSG v Girona (20:00)Copy linkCopiedMore from InzaghiThe Italian coach has insisted he is not out for revenge against Manchester City after the Champions League final defeat to the club in 2023.He said: “I watched it the following week and then last month during the pre-season.”I don’t think it’s revenge because tomorrow is a league-phase game.”I have no regrets because my team gave their all in Istanbul.”It’s a new competition, we have to prepare for eight different games.”It will be more demanding, but it’s a format that will surely work well. We want to have a great journey.”Copy linkCopied’Know what to do’, InzaghiInter Milan manager Simone Inzaghi has claimed that his players know what they have to do in order to get a result against Manchester City.He said: “We face a highly organised team.”They haven’t lost at home for years. We know what we have to do.”We have prepared for the game in one day, but we know what we have to do.”We know we’ll need an enormous performance. The lads are aware of it.”Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedPep compares Inter to BrentfordPep Guardiola has compared Inter Milan to Brentford ahead of their Champions League clash tonight.He said: “Historical team and incredible mentality. They are built to win every single game and to win every competition. “Last year they won a lot and that means in the mindset of the players they can do it, which is similar to us. “They have good high pressing and go man to man so they are similar to Brentford [in that regard] and after they defend with typical Italian mentality that they have to suffer. They are also strong in set pieces. Incredible qualities. “Good guys from second line, especially [Nicolo] Barella. I don’t know if he will be fit tomorrow but every time from [Federico] Dimarco crosses arrive with four or five players in the box. “You cannot reach the Champions League final and win Serie A with 90 per cent of the same players if you don’t have something special.”Credit: EPACopy linkCopiedTielemans hit out at formatAston Villa ace Youri Tielemans has criticised the new Champions League format.Despite his excitement to play in Europe’s premier competition, he is aware that the increased games will make it “tougher”.He said: “I’m very excited. Every game’s going to be really tough. This new format makes it even tougher.”It’s going to come down to the details in the end, after the eight games. it’s going to be tough.”Copy linkCopiedGakpo happy with showingCody Gakpo admitted that he was thrilled with his performance in Liverpool’s win over AC Milan.He told Amazon Prime: “I think we had more chances but they were dangerous in moments as well. We controlled the game pretty good and it’s a fair result for us.”We stayed calm and stayed focus. We have to thank our centre-backs for two great headers. After that moment we controlled the game better.”We work on set-pieces before every game and we’re very happy it worked out today.”Every player wants to play and I got my moment. I really wanted to show myself and I am very happy with an assist but also especially with the win.”Credit: AFPCopy linkCopiedEmery dedicates win to ShawUnai Emery dedicated Aston Villa’s Champions League win to club legend Gary Shaw, who passed away earlier in the week.He said: “First of all, this victory is for Gary Shaw.“We can follow in the Champions League, winning like they [1982 team] finished and we want to celebrate this victory and dedicate it to Gary Shaw and the Aston Villa family.“It’s always difficult away and our experiences last year show it. We played focussing very well in 90 minutes and being consistent, respecting them.“They started pushing in the first 15 minutes. We defended well and were progressively adapting to the pitch.“We imposed our capacity to beat them, always respecting them.”Copy linkCopiedTop scorersKane’s four goals have seen him open up a decent lead as the top scorer in the Champions League.Copy linkCopiedRecord breaker KaneHarry Kane became the top English goalscorer in the Champions League.His four goals against Dinamo Zagreb saw him reach 33 goals in the tournament, three more than Wayne Rooney’s previous record of 30.Kane’s outing also saw him net his 50th, 51st, 52nd and 53rd goals for Bayern Munich in just his 50th game for the club.It was also the first time a team has managed nine goals in a single Champions League game,Credit: GettyCredit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedTonight’s fixturesHere is a look at the next round of Champions League fixtures.Bologna vs Shakhtar DonetskSparta Praha vs RB SalzburgParis Saint-Germain vs GironaClub Brugge vs Borussia DortmundCeltic vs Slovan BratislavaManchester City vs Inter MilanCopy linkCopiedScores round-upIt was a perfect night for the English sides as Liverpool and Aston Villa both got off to a winning start last night.The standout result is Bayern Munich’s hammering of Dinamo Zagreb as they scored NINE, including four from Harry Kane.Juventus 3-1 PSVYoung Boys 0-3 Aston VillaAC Milan 1-3 LiverpoolReal Madrid 3-1 StuttgartBayern Munich 9-2 Dinamo ZagrebSporting Lisbon 2-0 LilleCopy linkCopiedSlot’s happy birthdayArne Slot with thrilled with Liverpool’s win over AC Milan to give himself a happy birthday.He told Amazon Prime: “A great way to spend my birthday. We have more than 11 players and the ones that came in did well. You wouldn’t have said this after five minutes, but after we did well.”Losing Saturday was a blow and to be 1-0 down early tonight, you are wondering how we react.”But if you can play so good it is – I won’t say a disgrace – unbelievable you lose to Forest at home if you can play like this today.”I would have played Cody Gakpo on Saturday but he played two games for the national side. Today was more a team display than an individual display.”Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedSlot full of Gakpo praiseArne Slot insisted that Cody Gakpo followed in the footsteps of some other Dutch players with his Man Of The Match performance against AC Milan.He said: “He took to the occasion of playing at a stadium that’s had some unbelievable Dutch midfielders.”Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedEndrick opens Champions League accountEndrick netted his first Champions League goal as Real Madrid started their title defence with a 3-1 win over Stuttgart.The Brazilian fired home from 25 yards to score his side’s third of the match.Credit: EPACopy linkCopiedTomorrow’s fixturesHere is a look at the next round of Champions League fixtures…Bologna vs Shakhtar DonetskSparta Praha vs RB SalzburgParis Saint-Germain vs GironaClub Brugge vs Borussia DortmundCeltic vs Slovan BratislavaManchester City vs Inter MilanCopy linkCopiedKane celebrates his four goalsHarry Kane smashed four goals against Dinamo Zagreb, with three coming from the spot.Credit: EPACredit: GettyCopy linkCopiedSlot hailedFormer Liverpool star Stephen Warnock has praised Arne Slot for his management during the win over AC Milan.He told the BBC: “Liverpool got a foothold in the game and Arne Slot changed things.”The possession Liverpool had was dominant – it created so many opportunities.”Liverpool got complete control going 3-1 ahead and it never looked in doubt from there.”Copy linkCopiedMatch reportCheck out our full match report of Liverpool’s win over AC Milan.Copy linkCopiedScores round-upIt was a perfect night for the English sides as Liverpool and Aston Villa both got off to a winning start.The standout result is Bayern Munich’s hammering of Dinamo Zagreb as they scored NINE, including four from Harry Kane.Juventus 3-1 PSVYoung Boys 0-3 Aston VillaAC Milan 1-3 LiverpoolReal Madrid 3-1 StuttgartBayern Munich 9-2 Dinamo ZagrebSporting Lisbon 2-0 LilleCopy linkCopiedFull-time statsHere is a look at the match stats from all the late kick-offs.Copy linkCopied More