A goal is coming in Germany, it has to be! Alexis Sanchez is robbed of the ball in a dangerous area and Dortmund streak forward, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is again the spare man and rifles in a shot at the near post. Once more Pole Wojciech Szczesny is in the way.

Dortmund's 100mph style is so watchable.

Karl Tall:, external Really need some goals at Anfield - tonight would be a good time for Mario to score a couple!

Death Ape Disco:, external Balotelli tracking back? Good lord! Dedicated display, but he's no Sturridge though.

Max Welford:, external Is it just me or have Liverpool been finding it awfully difficult, not only in this match but this whole season, to create chances?

Top-of-the-table Burton Albion trail 1-0 at AFC Wimbledon with Matt Tubbs, August's player of the month, putting the visitors' unbeaten League Two record under threat.

Meanwhile, Charlie Wyke scored the first goal of the evening in the Football League to give Hartlepool the lead against Northampton after just one minute, but the Cobblers have hit back through a Marc Richards penalty and Kaid Mohamed to make it 2-1.

John Hartson
in Dortmund for 5 live Sport

"Danny Welbeck got the ball stuck under his feet. That was a decent chance for Welbeck, if only he could have sorted his feet out."

And now a chance for Arsenal - terrific game! Alexis Sanchez streaks down the left wing and stands the ball up, goalkeeper Roman Weidenfeller should really gather it in but he doesn't, and Danny Welbeck can't then convert the loose ball.

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League-leaders Bristol City struck first at Port Vale as expected with Aaron Wilbraham turning in his sixth goal of the season to give the visitors a 1-0 lead after 13 minutes.

Meanwhile, Preston, down in 10th, have taken a 2-0 lead against fourth-placed Chesterfield. An Alan Browne strike opened the scoring after seven minutes and Joe Garner added a second on 15 minutes.

Liverpool not having it all their own way either, and they are lucky not to concede a penalty. Marcelinho bursts into the box and Dejan Lovren rather industrially shoves him over - you've seen them given...

John Hartson
in Dortmund for 5 live Sport

"Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang shot straight at Wojciech Szczesny. That was a fantastic chance, just four or five yards out. But he sidefooted it straight into Szczesny's chest. To the right or left of the keeper and it's a goal, and Dortmund lead 1-0. That was a huge chance, absolutely massive.

"And then straight after, Jack Wilshere throws himself at the ball in the Arsenal box and does really well to put off Henrikh Mkhitaryan, who blasts it over the bar."

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Real Madrid had scored at least once in 37 of their last 38 Champions League games, and they have found the net again as they lead Basel 1-0, although it was somewhat fortuitous. Nacho's low cross towards the middle of the area deflected off Basel defender Marek Suchy and into his own net.

Elsewhere, Zenit now lead 2-0, with Alex Witsel header adding to Hulk's earlier strike against a Benfica side who have been reduced to 10 men, goalkeeper Artur sent off for a foul which would have prevented Zenit from a certain goal.

Atletico Madrid trail Olympiakos 1-0 after Masuaku rifled home from the edge of the area.

He has to score! Dearie me what a miss. Dortmund should be ahead as Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang gets on the end of a flowing move but undercooks his shot terribly, a tame, tame effort from eight yards out, straight at Wojciech Szczesny.

And moments later there's another great chance for the hosts as Henrikh Mkhitaryan lashes over from close range. Arsenal clinging on...

Ludogorets look very steady for a side making their Champions League debut, and they are not without options on the break. Roman Bezjak holds it up well.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang flicks a header wide as Dortmund keep the pressure gauge dialled up to 'pain' for Arsenal. Arsene Wenger's boys already glancing at the clock - they have 20 minutes to see out until half time.

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Middlesbrough scored with their first attack at Cardiff City with Spanish striker Kike slotting home from close-range after just two minutes to make it 1-0 and Aitor Karanka's side remain on top in Wales.

Meanwhile, second-placed Norwich and third-placed Wolves are both being held 0-0, by Brentford and Charlton respectively, with top spot in the division up for grabs.

Andrew Surman's sixth-minute strike has put Bournemouth ahead against Leeds.

Richard Finch:, external Anyone else colourblind like me is struggling to distinguish one team from another at Anfield...

Sam Wylie:, external Liverpool's opponents playing in 'Anfield green' tonight. Blending in rather too well with the grass.

Chiffoh Gooner:, external Who else thinks the referee in Dortmund should change his kit?

Brilliant stuff! Mario Balotelli takes the ball and spins away from a man superbly before firing in a low shot, it's pushed away by Milan Borjan, who also saves Adam Lallana's follow-up. Nimble stuff from the Razgrad keeper...

The omnipresent smile just drifts from the face of Jurgen Klopp as his side fail to convert a chance down their left. Dortmund are well on top but haven't put Wojciech Szczesny under too much pressure so far.

Sam Sheringham at Anfield
BBC Sport

"In a low-key start an Anfield, the most eye-catching thing so far has been the ugly grey knee-length shorts being worn by Champions League officials this season. Maybe there was a three for two sale at a local sportswear outlet."

John Hartson
in Dortmund for 5 live Sport

"If I was Arsene Wenger I'd be worried. At any time it looks like Dortmund will score - it's been constant pressure. Arsenal's midfield need to get some time on the ball, because right now Dortmund are dominant all over the park. Arsenal just can't get out, so Danny Welbeck needs to start running down the channels and having balls played to him, in an attempt to stretch Borussia Dortmund."

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It's been 68% possession for Liverpool on their return to the Champions League - but no end product. Just like Aston Villa all over again?

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Ludogorets' turf green shirts bring back memories of Manchester United's 'Dell grey' efforts from 1996., external Sir Alex Ferguson made them change at half-time. He wasn't looking for an excuse for a defeat though. Definitely not.