Summary

  • Champions League reaction - Liverpool: Second straight loss, going down 1-0 at Galatasaray; goalkeeper Allison limps off

  • Your views: 'No need to panic' - Stuart I Teams have figured Liverpool out' - Mike

  • Chelsea: Beat Benfica 1-0 on former boss Jose Mourinho's return to Stamford Bridge

  • Spurs: Richarlison scores late equaliser as Tottenham come from 2-0 down to draw at Bodo/Glimt

  • Arsenal, Newcastle and Man City are all in action later; Barcelona face PSG

  • Tuesday's results I Wednesday's fixtures

  • Click 'Get Involved' at the top of this page to have your say

Your views on Champions League action

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    Get Involved - 'This season will be much more transitional'published at 08:59 BST

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    Minimal changes for Slot's first season meant next-to-no transition, but now there’s been a significant change of personnel, this season will be much more transitional. New signings will settle eventually but there’s a lot more pressure to succeed for Wirtz and Isak relative to the amount Mane/Salah received back then.

    Josh

  2. Has summer spending upset chemistry?published at 08:51 BST

    Galatasaray 1-0 Liverpool

    Alex Brotherton
    BBC Sport journalist

    After making just one senior signing in Arne Slot's first summer transfer window, Liverpool won the Premier League title at a canter.

    The transition from Jurgen Klopp to the Dutchman appeared seamless, as Liverpool remained potent in front of goal while tightening up in defence.

    But after spending close to £450m this summer, has team chemistry been knocked off balance?

    Slot's side look vulnerable at the back, while in attack they are not playing with the same fluidity of last season.

    It might take time for so many new recruits to fully settle and assimilate - will conducting a major squad overhaul in one window prove to be a mistake?

    Liverpool's new signings on scarvesImage source, Getty Images
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    Get Involved - 'This is the year Slot will be judged'published at 08:45 BST

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    When Liverpool won the league last season, I was surprised by the lack of praise given to Klopp. No new signings and only a minor change in playing style, surely the credit should have gone to Klopp for building that team. This is the year that Slot will be judged.

    Andrew

  4. Postpublished at 08:40 BST

    Craig Nelson
    BBC Sport reporter

    Right, it's been a full-time job this morning sifting through the countless messages we have had on Liverpool and their faltering form.

    Views are mixed - from the 'don't panic, nothing to see here' camp right through to 'this should be a wake-up call for the Premier League's defending champions'.

    We are going to try to reflect all sides of the argument now, and will publish as many of your messages as we can, so keep them coming...

  5. Should Spurs be happy with a point at Bodo/Glimt?published at 08:34 BST

    Bodo/Glimt 2-2 Tottenham

    Craig Nelson
    BBC Sport reporter

    Bodo/Glimt's Jens Petter Hauge gave Tottenham a mountain to climb when he put the home side 2-0 up in Tuesday's Champions League gameImage source, Getty Images
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    Bodo/Glimt's Jens Petter Hauge gave Tottenham a mountain to climb when he put the home side 2-0 up in Tuesday's Champions League game

    Gary Rose described Bodo/Glimt as minnows and it is easy to see why, considering the relative size and stature of the club when compared with the majority of the teams in the Champions League.

    But I know that this description has irked a number of you, who rightly point to the Norwegian club's proud recent record at home, where they have been almost unbeatable in Europe over the past few seasons.

    So while Spurs did manage to do a job on them in the Europa League semi-finals last season, it seems many Tottenham fans are more than happy with last night's battling point.

    Thumbs up if you agree that was a point to cherish, thumbs down if you think it was two points dropped...

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    Get Involved - 'Comeback kids'published at 08:30 BST

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    Comeback kids do it again. Come on the Spurs.

    Jeremy

  7. Spurs rescue draw at minnows Bodo/Glimtpublished at 08:24 BST

    Bodo/Glimt 2-2 Tottenham

    Gary Rose
    BBC Sport reporter

    Archie Gray celebrates after Bodo/Glimt score own goal to levelImage source, Getty Images

    Tottenham avoided a big upset in the Champions League as they fought back from two goals down to rescue a draw at Norwegian minnows Bodo/Glimt.

    Spurs, who beat this team home and away on their way to winning the Europa League last season, were second best for large periods and fell behind early in the second half when Jens Petter Hauge curled a strike into the far corner.

    Things got even better for the hosts when Hauge superbly turned away from Pedro Porro before hammering a strike into the bottom corner to put the home fans in dreamland.

    But Micky van de Ven gave Spurs hope when he powerfully headed in Porro's cross and Destiny Udogie crashed a header against the crossbar as they pushed for a leveller.

    That duly arrived with one minute remaining when the unfortunate Jostein Gundersen turned a cross into his own net.

    It was a fortunate escape for Tottenham, particularly after Kasper Hogh had blazed a penalty over the bar in the first half.

  8. Mourinho defeated on Chelsea return as Blues beat Benficapublished at 08:19 BST

    Chelsea 1-0 Benfica

    Simon Stone
    BBC Sport Chief Football News Reporter at Stamford Bridge

    Jose Mourinho and Enzo MarescaImage source, Getty Images

    Jose Mourinho's latest return to Stamford Bridge ended in frustration as Chelsea secured a narrow Champions League victory over his new club Benfica thanks to Richard Rios' first-half own goal.

    Such is the affection Chelsea fans have for Mourinho they serenaded him before and during the encounter.

    Mourinho, who replaced former Wolves boss Bruno Lage 12 days ago, responded by waving to both ends of the ground.

    But he would doubtless have preferred Benfica not to provide a present to their hosts as Colombian midfielder Rios could not get out of the way when Alejandro Garnacho sent Pedro Neto's-far post cross fizzing back into the six-yard area, giving goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin no chance of keeping the ball out.

    There was frustration for the Blues though as well, with subsitute Joao Pedro sent off in the sixth minute of stoppage time for a second yellow card.

    It was Chelsea's third red card in four games, although at least this time it happened too late to affect the outcome, as was the case in recent Premier League defeats to Manchester United and Brighton.

  9. Postpublished at 08:15 BST

    Craig Nelson
    BBC Sport reporter

    Those last few posts are a cross-section of the views we have had this morning on Liverpool.

    There are quite a few talking points, all of which we will get to grips with in a moment, after match reports on last night's Chelsea and Tottenham games...

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    Get Involved - 'Teams have figured Liverpool out'published at 08:11 BST

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    Teams have figured Liverpool out, low block and hit on the counter, see it every week. They're lucky to have had the results they have this season.

    Mike

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    Get Involved - 'No need to panic yet'published at 08:08 BST

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    Morning Craig and all, we still need to remember Liverpool lost a brother in Jota. More time needed for newbies and we’ll be great, no need to panic yet.

    Stuart

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    Get Involved - 'Is Slot's football taking Liverpool backwards?'published at 08:04 BST

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    Slot rightfully got a lot of credit for winning the league without making any signings last season, but now that he's brought players in, are we seeing a team that better reflects the way he wants to play football. If so, is it taking Liverpool backwards?

    Matthew

  13. Injuries add to Reds' miserypublished at 08:00 BST

    Galatasaray 1-0 Liverpool

    To add to Liverpool's misery, goalkeeper Alisson went off injured in the second half after pulling off a superb save from Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen.

    And in-form striker Hugo Ekitike also limped off later in the game.

    Alisson receives treatmentImage source, Getty Images
  14. Postpublished at 07:57 BST

    Craig Nelson
    BBC Sport reporter

    From Sellhurst Park to RAMS Park - Liverpool were certainly not given a walk in the park at either venue [sorry].

    And things got worse for Arne Slot and his team in Istanbul...

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    Get Involved - Your thoughts on Tuesday's matchespublished at 07:52 BST

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    Welcome to Hell? TBH thought Liverpool had a holiday there on Saturday afternoon.

    Adrian, Lincs

  16. Liverpool lose to Galatasaray on thunderous night in Istanbulpublished at 07:48 BST

    Galatasaray 1-0 Liverpool

    Phil McNulty
    BBC Sport chief football writer

    Victor Osimhen celebrates scoring against LiverpoolImage source, Getty Images

    Liverpool suffered their second successive defeat as Galatasaray inflicted a Champions League loss on a thunderous night in Istanbul.

    Head coach Arne Slot left talisman Mohamed Salah on the bench after Liverpool lost at Crystal Palace, but the Premier League champions failed to fire amid a constant cacophony of noise at RAMS Park.

    Victor Osimhen gave Galatasaray the lead after 16 minutes when French referee Clement Turpin adjudged that Dominik Szoboszlai had fouled Baris Alper Yilmaz.

    The goal came just 17 seconds after former Tottenham Hotspur defender Davinson Sanchez had cleared off the line from Cody Gakpo.

    Slot introduced Salah and Alexander Isak just after the hour in an attempt to salvage something but it was to no avail.

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    Get Involved - Your thoughts on Tuesday's matchespublished at 07:39 BST

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    Right, we have brief match reports coming up for the matches involving Liverpool, Chelsea and Tottenham before we delve deeper into the talking points.

    As ever, the success of this page depends on your input - no pressure then!

    Please get in touch with your thoughts on Tuesday night's matches, including:

    • Time to hit the panic button for Liverpool after back-to-back defeats or do their raft of summer signings just need more time to bed in?
    • Joao Pedro picks up Chelsea's third red card in four games as former boss Jose Mourinho endures a losing return to Stamford Bridge with Benfica
    • Tottenham fight back to earn a point at Bodo/Glimt - never an easy place to go - to maintain their place in the top eight

    Use the Get Involved button at the top of this page to have your say...

  18. How the bottom half standspublished at 07:35 BST

    Champions League

    The question is, can Arsenal and Manchester City join Bayern, Real Madrid and Inter in the 100% club by winning their second match of the league phase tonight?

    And can Newcastle get some points on the board to haul themselves out of the bottom half?

    UCL table bottom half
  19. How the top half standspublished at 07:31 BST

    Champions League

    There were some standout results on Tuesday, including comprehensive wins for Bayern Munich and Real Madrid, who are sitting pretty at the top of the fledgling table, alongside Inter Milan, with maximum points.

    Looks like Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappe are making an early charge for the golden boot this season. More on that later...

    Top half of the UCL table
  20. Wednesday's fixturespublished at 07:27 BST

    All kick-offs 20:00 BST unless stated

    Champions League

    Here's a reminder of tonight's matches to complete the second gameweek of the Champions League league phase.

    Anyone else still think of it as the group stages? Just me?...

    • Qarabag v FC Copenhagen (17:45)
    • R Union SG v Newcastle (17:45)
    • Arsenal v Olympiakos
    • Barcelona v Paris St-Germain
    • Bayer Leverkusen v PSV Eindhoven
    • Borussia Dortmund v Athletic Club
    • Monaco v Manchester City
    • Napoli v Sporting
    • Villarreal v Juventus