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Champions League Draw: A great chance for Arsenal

Aaron Ramsey and Robin van Persie will fancy their chances this year now that the draw has opened up for them

We've lost some big guns already in the Champions League and though the likes of Real Madrid and Barcelona undrstandably still head the market, this could provide a great chance for Arsenal to go far...

Champions League: Napoli and AC Milan for Chelsea and Arsenal

Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored twice on his last visit to the Emirates Stadium

Chelsea and Arsenal's Champions League odds are both on the drift after the Premier League's only survivors were handed the toughest possible round-of-16 draws....

Champions League Betting: Napoli complete Serie A hat-trick

Napoli were jubilant after making it through on a nervy night in Spain

The most criticised league in Europe will be the best represented in the knockout stages of the Champions League, although none of their three entrants are fancied to go all the way......

Champions League Treble: Lyon underrated, Lille overrated

Lyon haven't exited the Champions League at this stage since 2002-03

After our first European multiple of the month delivered last week, here are three selections aimed at producing a profit from the final set of Champions League group games......

Champions League Results: 149-1 Marseille deny Olympiakos

Mathieu Valbuena, scorer of an 87th minute winner, salutes the crowd

Greek outfit touch [1.01] to qualify from Group F before a great French escape in Germany rocks the markets. Joe Dyer reports on a dramatic night that also saw Chelsea make the knockout stages...

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Joe Dyer

6 Dec 2011

Villarreal v Napoli: Azzurri set to break Man City fans' hearts

Edinson Cavani has fired four times in his debut Champions League campaign

Wednesday night won't be comfortable for Napoli as they bid to confirm passage into the last 16 of the Champions League, but they should seal their spot......

Ajax v Real Madrid: Don't bank on group winners playing nice

Karim Benzema is Real Madrid's chief European goal-getter with four strikes

Real Madrid are already through, however Michael Lintorn thinks that their lengthy winning streak will inspire them to fight for three points......

Porto v Zenit St Petersburg: Back doors left open at the Dragao

Only one of Porto and Zenit is heading into the knockout stages

Porto's defensive frailties cast doubt on their ability to win a game they will start as odds-on favourites, says Tobias Gourlay...

Barcelona v BATE Borisov: Holders to enter Clasico on a high

David Villa has scored for Barcelona in his last two home appearances

Michael Lintorn expects Barcelona to close Group H with a comfortable victory, even though on the surface they have nothing to play for......

Barcelona's dark side is a danger to European football

Sandro Rosell poses for the cameras with his manager Pep Guardiola; both have been guilty of threatening to damage Barca's reputation as a team who plays beautiful football and in the right spirit

They may play some of the most attractive football ever seen but there are signs both on and off the pitch that greed and cynicism are threatening to overshadow what the likes of Lionel Messi...

Champions League Results: Chelsea defeated, Arsenal through

Frank Lampard can't believe Chelsea have lost again

The Blues taste defeat for the second time in four days and face a decider against Valencia with Champions League survival on the line. meanwhile, Robin van Persie can't stop scoring as London rivals Arsenal...

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Joe Dyer

23 Nov 2011

Betchecker: Big prize for backing Man United's adversaries

Veteran Swiss goal machine Alexander Frei was among FC Basel's scorers

FC Basel ensured that their Champions League destiny remains in their own hands with a 3-2 win over Otelul Galati, a great result for shrewd correct score backers on Betfair......

Marseille v Olympiakos: Clean sheet to send hosts through

A superb defensive record leaves Marseille on the brink of qualification

It has been a tough few months for Marseille, but the Champions League has been a welcome distraction. Michael Lintorn is backing them to reach the last 16 on Wednesday......

Shakhtar v Porto: Hosts to maintain slim chance of progress

Luiz Adriano has fired in two of Shakhtar's four European goals

Porto have flopped in their last two domestic fixtures and are at risk of an even more catastrophic result at the Donbass Arena......

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