Andy's Wednesday tips - Arsenal will win
Arsenal still have everything to play for in their final group game, while Chelsea can afford to lose again without missing out on first place in Group F. Here's how Andy Gray sees things unfolding...
Arsenal v Partizan Belgrade
Arsenal will win this, no problem, but will it be enough? Unlikely.
Partizan Belgrade have been the whipping boys of this group and the Gunners will be the shortest price of all 32 teams in the final round of Champions League group games. Rightly so.
But Arsene Wenger will be kicking himself that Arsenal do not hold their destiny in their own hands. They have been sloppy during this campaign and a tough last-16 tie will be their dubious 'reward'. Nevertheless, I'm expecting a professional performance from a strong Arsenal side.
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Back Arsenal to win 3-0 at [8.0]
Back Theo Walcott to score
Marseille v Chelsea
This is an opportunity for Carlo Ancelotti to play his kids in a game that Chelsea need not win. Both teams know their fate already - Chelsea are group winners and Marseille runners-up.
With the pressure off, I can see a few of Ancelotti's up-and-coming talents getting a game. We know what Daniel Sturridge can do and he should get some time on the pitch. Josh McEachran is one that everyone thinks is going to be a Stamford Bridge starter in the future and I hope to see him on Wednesday night.
As for the game, it could go either way but perhaps the home side are the ones to be with as they attempt to defeat one of the competition's big names.
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Back Marseille to win at [2.34]
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Published: 8 Dec 2010
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