UEFA Champions League/Europa League thread

They've certainly not looked this impressive, assured and dominant in years.

 

Oh get up Neymar you cheating ****.

 

It's just good form; let's not get ahead of ourselves. Arsenal always **** it up.

 

Christ that was close from Neymar - would have been a quality goal.

 

Half-time. Arsenal and Chelsea both winning 2-0.

 

Red card: Scott Brown given straight red. Was going to be booked but he "lashed out".

 

Letter of the law he has to go. He kicked out at the Barca player. But Neymar is a disgrace. He screamed in "agony" and rolled around on the floor.

 

I don't think any PL team is going to run away with it, so it'll be close. I doubt Man Utd will get top 4. I think Arsenal's form is down to the brilliance of Ozil and Ramsey's good form - has he had a rocket up his arse or something?! If they can keep Wilshere fit, Giroud keeps scoring (and doesn't get injured as they have no-one else!) and the defence remains solid then they'll be title contenders. Arsenal can be title contenders, it's just that their best form normally comes when they need to up their form, as seen at the tail end of last season.

 

10 man Celtic go so close to taking the lead!

 

Celtic 0-1 Barca. Fabregas.

 

Wow - fantastic keeping from Forster. England should give him a go.

 

Quite like Napoli's kit, camo is certainly different. Seems to work aswell, they can't seem to pick theit players out at all.

 

All over for tonight's British sides.

Arsenal 2-0 Napoli
Steaua 0-4 Chelsea
Celtic 0-1 Barcelona

 

Brings back memories of United's kit in the 3.1 victory....happy days. As one commentator said: Strange that United couldn't see their players when Saints could spot their team in red and white against a sea of fans in red and white.

 

Quite excited about this season's title race...and I haven't thought that for years. I can see Arsenal doing it (if their lightweight squad keep fit).

 

Have to disagree Fran. They are only a couple of injuries/suspensions away from real problems. No CB cover. No striker cover. Great mid-field but that won't paper over the other cracks imo.

 

There's always the January transfer window.

 

That's what I meant by the reference to their lightweight squad. A few injuries from disaster. Similar to us, good midfield but not much back up in the striker department.

 

I would argue though that we have good back up in defensive positions which Arseanl don't have. Yes he can buy in January but they are playing on three fronts before the window opens. They'll need a bit of luck to avoid any more injuries.

 

No Rooney for United, out with a sickness bug.