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Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Champions League - Matchday 3 Live

It's Matchday 3 in the Champions League this week and there are some really tasty match-ups. Live on Fox Sports 1 is Barca v. Milan. I'm opting to watch high-flying Arsenal at home to Dortmund, though. It's been thrilling to watch the Gunners in this kind of form. Can they keep it up against the powerful Germans? We'll see next. Join me if you're loafing at work today, gents.

58 Comments:

Blogger The Blue Devil said...

The team news out of the Emirates today:

Arsenal: Szczesny; Sagna, Mertesacker, Koscielny, Gibbs; Arteta, Wilshere; Ramsey, Rosicky, Ozil, Giroud. Subs: Fabianski, Vermaelen, Cazorla, Monreal, Bendtner, Gnabry, Jenkinson.

Borussia Dortmund: Weidenfeller; Grosskreutz, Subotic, Hummels, Schmelzer; Bender, Sahin; Błaszczykowski, Mkhitaryan, Reus; Lewandowski. Subs: Langerak, Durm, Sokratis, Kirch, Hofmann, Aubameyang, Schieber.

Referee: Jonas Eriksson (Sweden).

2:36 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

It's Arsene's 64th birthday today - will his lads give him a nice present?

2:46 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Blimey - that didn't take long. Chelski are in the lead against Schalke after only and it's that man of mystery Fernando Torres with a backpost strike.

0-1!

2:52 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

GOAL! Dortmund strike first blood and it's well deserved.

3:01 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Aaron Ramsey's been in great form recently but he was caught in possession there and Mkhitaryan took full advantage.

0-1!

3:02 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Robinho has fired Milan into the lead against Barca in the 10th minute.

3:02 PM  
Blogger Someone Said said...

I had Celtic/Ajax on Fox Sports Ohio but the Reds have the nerve to name a new manager today and they had to cut to it. Blasted.

So I've got Barcelona/Milan on now.

No score at Celtic Park.

3:08 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Afternoon, Someone. Sorry to hear that . 0-0 at Celtic Park so far.

3:10 PM  
Blogger Someone Said said...

Some dude named Messi just leveled the score for Barcelona.

3:10 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Leo Messi has fired in an equalizer for Barca in Milan.

3:14 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Wilshere was through there and had some clash with the keeper. Looks as if he's got a knock.

3:15 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

After their last month of brilliant performances, Arsenal look a bit out of sorts tonight.

3:20 PM  
Blogger Someone Said said...

Going to be tough to get a road goal at Dortmund. Still anyone's match in Glasgow. Both teams have blown their chances.

3:22 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Oh - Rosicky fires a shot that either hits the post or is cleared off the line by Hummels - or a bit of both.

3:24 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

GOAL! Olivier Giroud puts Arsenal back in business right on the stroke of half-time.

1-1!

3:26 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Sagna sent a lovely ball through and Schmelzer made a mess of the clearance. Easy volleyed finish for the Frenchman.

And the Emirates faithful are giving him the "Hey Jude" treatment.

3:27 PM  
Blogger Someone Said said...

Forrest scores for Celtic!!!

Would have liked to have seen that instead of the twitter feed.

3:31 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Half-time then and I'm off to work.

3:31 PM  
Blogger Someone Said said...

Forrest scored on a penalty, Stokes fell easily in the box.

3:33 PM  
Blogger Someone Said said...

Good luck at work.

3:33 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Good afternoon Bob and Someone. I am here for the second half of the action.

3:38 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

So far so good for Celtic vs Ajax

3:40 PM  
Blogger Someone Said said...

Reds presser is over so I can watch the second half of Celtic. Missed the penalty, was it a soft call? It seems the road fans are rioting in their seats.

3:44 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Hello Someone. I did not see the first half, so I am not certain about that.

3:55 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

A surprise in League One as leaders, Orient, are losing 1-0 at Coventry. Young Fergie are being held 0-0 at home by the Evil Blades and trail Orient on goal difference.

4:00 PM  
Blogger Someone Said said...

I looked legit, but Stokes milked it.

Meanwhile Celtic up 2-0 off a defender on a shot by Kayal. They're singing loud in Celtic Park!

4:00 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Atletico Madrid are now three up at Austria Vienna Sausage.

4:01 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Great for Celtic.I hope that helps them in the standings.

4:03 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

The group favorites , Milan and Barca are drawing 1-1 in the San Siro. That puts Celtic third in the group, an EL spot.

4:04 PM  
Blogger Someone Said said...

Confidentially Celtic are fighting for the UEFA parachute.

4:05 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Pompey vs Wycombe Wanderers has been abandoned in the second half with the score at 1-1.

4:06 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Correct Someone. That was my understanding since Baraca and Milan are in the group. A win would put them well on their way towards that

4:07 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Chelsea have just gone two up at Schalke.

4:11 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Coventry have gone two up vs Orient and wolves have just done the same vs Oldham.

4:13 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Torres has scored both Chelsea goals! It's a miracle!

4:14 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Preston have just taken a 2-1 lead vs Bradford City

4:14 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Hartlepool now lead the Real Dons 2-1. Jeff will be pleased.

4:15 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Richard Burton Albion has just taken the lead vs Fawlty Towers

4:16 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

It's now Desmond at Preston.

4:19 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Coventry now three up vs Orient. A horrible night for the League One leaders.

4:22 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Bad news for the Gunners as despite a pesky ad that I cannot remove, I did see enough to see that Dortmund have taken the lead thanks to a headed goal. They now lead 1-2 at The EM

4:25 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Who else, but Lewandowski , as he scores a vital headed goal.

4:27 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Hartlepool now lead the Real Dons 3-1 and Jeff must be dancing.

4:28 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Steuaea Bucharest tie it up late vs Basle Brush, BOOM BOOM. In the same group, Chelsea are now three up at Schalke. Meanwhile, Marseille score vs Napoli, but trail 1-2 vs Raffa's lads.

4:31 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Into stoppage time at The EM as Hazard scored the third Chelsea goal.

4:32 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

One minute of stoppage time played. Two remaining at The EM.

4:33 PM  
Blogger Someone Said said...

Entering stoppage time at Celtic Park. Celtic down to ten men as Biton was given a ridiculous straight red on a little contact tackle.

4:33 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

It's over at The EM as Dortmund win 1-2.

4:35 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Celtic got a ridiculous red vs Barca too. Some of these UEFA refs are really picky.

4:36 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Orient have scored a consolation goal at Coventry as they trail 3-1.

4:36 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Young Fergie have been held 0-0 by the Evil Blades. Brentford have take a late 1-2 lead at Bristol City

4:37 PM  
Blogger Someone Said said...

Ajax with a late goal, but it's all over 2-1 Celtic!

4:38 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Chelsea win 0-3 at Schalke. while Steaua have drawn 1-1 with Basle Brush. BOOM BOOM. Chelsea are well on their way to booking a place in the knockout stages.

4:38 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Congratulations, Someone. A great result for Celtic.

4:39 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Milan have drawn 1- 1 with Barca in the San Siro.

4:39 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Napoli have won 1-2 in Marseille. despite those results, Arsenal still lead their group, but they would have had a more emphatic lead had they defeated Dortmnd.

4:42 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

It was great chatting. I am off to complete a few tasks before I go home. Have a great rest of the day.

4:42 PM  
Blogger Someone Said said...

Enjoy your evening.

4:43 PM  

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