Champions League - Tuesday 1st October
Group E
Basel v Schalke - KO: 19:45
Steaua Bucharest v Chelsea - KO: 19:45
Few would have predicted Chelsea losing at home to Basel in week 1, leaving their trip to Romania this week much more important than they'd have hoped. With Mourinho still struggling to find his way back in the Chelsea dug-out, anything other than 3 points will set alarms bells ringing in fans' ears, as failure to get out of this group would be a disaster. Basel were impressive in London but face another tough test in a typically organised Schalke side who regularly dispose of average teams at this level.
Group F
Borussia Dortmund v Marseille - KO: 19:45
Arsenal v Napoli - KO: 19:45
Both games will be fast-paced and exciting in my opinion here. Dortmund & Marseille both lost in week 1, and if you can have must win games this early on in the competition, this is surely one of them. Mesut zil tweeted earlier this week "Looking forward to meet on tuesday Higuain, Albiol and Callejon. But: sorry. We have no presents...". He is clearly relishing the task of beating his former team. A strong Napoli setup will probably be Arsenal's toughest test so far this season.
Group G
Zenit St Petersburg v Austria Vienna - KO: 17:00
FC Porto v Athletico Madrid - KO 19:45
Im expecting a really exciting game between Porto & Madrid. Both picked up wins in matchday 1 and will be looking to move clear at the top of the table. I watched the Madrid derby at the weekend and Athletico were fantastic. Going to the Bernabéu and keeping a clean sheet is a feat not many can boast. Couldn't call this, but Porto at home are notoriously hard to beat and I think Madrid will take a point.
Group H
Celtic v Barcelona - KO: 19:45
Ajax v AC Milan - KO:19:45
Cannot see beyond two away wins in this group. Despite the absent Lionel Messi, Barcelona should prove superior in Glasgow. Ajax put up little resistance in Barcelona and I think Milan will be too strong again this week.
Championship
Barnsley v Reading - KO: 19:45
Birmingham v Millwall - KO: 19:45
Blackburn v Watford - KO: 19:45
Brighton v Sheffield Wednesday - KO: 19:45
Charlton v Nottingham Forest - KO: 19:45
Derby v Ipswich - KO: 19:45
Doncaster v Burnley - KO: 19:45
Leeds v Bournemouth - KO: 19:45
Middlesborough v Huddersfield - KO: 19:45
Yeovil v Leicester - KO: 19:45
Blackpool v Bolton - KO: 20:00
One of the most unpredictable leagues in world football, where anyone can beat anyone. Gonna stick my neck out and say I expect wins for Brighton, Forest and Leeds
FC Porto v Athletico Madrid - KO 19:45
Im expecting a really exciting game between Porto & Madrid. Both picked up wins in matchday 1 and will be looking to move clear at the top of the table. I watched the Madrid derby at the weekend and Athletico were fantastic. Going to the Bernabéu and keeping a clean sheet is a feat not many can boast. Couldn't call this, but Porto at home are notoriously hard to beat and I think Madrid will take a point.
Group H
Celtic v Barcelona - KO: 19:45
Ajax v AC Milan - KO:19:45
Cannot see beyond two away wins in this group. Despite the absent Lionel Messi, Barcelona should prove superior in Glasgow. Ajax put up little resistance in Barcelona and I think Milan will be too strong again this week.
Championship
Barnsley v Reading - KO: 19:45
Birmingham v Millwall - KO: 19:45
Blackburn v Watford - KO: 19:45
Brighton v Sheffield Wednesday - KO: 19:45
Charlton v Nottingham Forest - KO: 19:45
Derby v Ipswich - KO: 19:45
Doncaster v Burnley - KO: 19:45
Leeds v Bournemouth - KO: 19:45
Middlesborough v Huddersfield - KO: 19:45
Yeovil v Leicester - KO: 19:45
Blackpool v Bolton - KO: 20:00
One of the most unpredictable leagues in world football, where anyone can beat anyone. Gonna stick my neck out and say I expect wins for Brighton, Forest and Leeds
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