Jose Mourinho expects a major test for his Manchester United outfit at home to Fenerbahce in the Europa League on Thursday evening.
Mourinho ready for Fener test
Enrique relishing Guardiola test
Guardiola will bring his new charges back to the club where he made a name for himself as both a player and a manager on Wednesday night.
The 45-year-old came through the ranks at the Nou Camp, enjoying 10 years as a Barcelona regular before leaving to finish his playing career abroad.
Sviatchenko wants frightening Celtic
Celtic defender Erik Sviatchenko hopes Wednesday’s Champions League opponents Borussia Monchengladbach struggle to cope with the intimidating atmosphere at Celtic Park.
The Hoops produced arguably their best performance of the season so far last time out in Europe when they held Manchester City to a 3-3 draw in front of their own fans.
Drinkwater eyes knockout stages
Leicester City midfielder Danny Drinkwater believes his side can take a massive step towards the Champions League knockout stages by beating FC Copenhagen.
Arsenal vs Ludogorets: Preview and Prediction
Arsenal vs Ludogorets
UEFA Champions League – Group A
Date: Wednesday, 19th October, 2016,
Kick-Off: 19:45 UK,
Venue: Emirates Stadium, London.
Arsenal will welcome Ludogorets to the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday night, as they hope to continue their good start to the Champions League 2016/17 season.
Real Madrid vs Legia Warsaw: Preview and Prediction
Real Madrid vs Legia Warsaw
UEFA Champions League – Group F
Date: Tuesday, 18th October, 2016.
Kick-Off at 19:45 UK,
Venue: Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid.
Sporting CP vs Borussia Dortmund: Preview and Prediction
Sporting CP vs Borussia Dortmund
UEFA Champions League – Group F
Date: Tuesday, 18th October, 2016,
Kick-Off at 19:45 UK,
Venue: Estadio Jose Alvalade, Lisbon.
Mourinho sets out United plans
Jose Mourinho insists Manchester United will push for victory against Liverpool at Anfield and will hope to prevent the home team from scoring.
The deadly rivals go into the game on Monday evening separated by three points and three places in the Premier League table, with Mourinho aiming to draw level with the Merseysiders and close the gap to leaders Manchester City.
Guardiola targets Barca points
Manchester City head coach Pep Guardiola says his side need to gain something from their trip to his former club Barcelona in the Champions League.
Having drawn 3-3 at Celtic last time out in Group C, former Barca chief Guardiola is well aware that the Citizens need to pick up points from their double-header with the Catalans, before heading to Borussia Monchengladbach and hosting the Bhoys in their last group game.
Neymar set to extend Barca stay
Barcelona have announced that Neymar will sign a new contract on Friday while Javier Mascherano has already penned a new three-year deal with the club.
Former Liverpool and West Ham United midfielder Mascherano will remain at the Nou Camp until the end of the 2018/19 season.