Champions League as it happened

1. City have one point from two games
2. Chelsea beat Sporting 1-0 in Lisbon
3. PSG shock Barcelona with 3-2 win
4. Nine Championship games

That's us done here for the night then - join us tomorrow for Arsenal v Galatasaray and Basel v Liverpool. Over and out.

He was an animal tonight, Diego Costa. A wounded animal? I don't think so.

Costa injury free?

Robbie Savage

BBC Radio 5 live

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"If you've got a hamstring problem - surely you can't perform the way Diego Costa did tonight.

"You can't even get up to full tilt in a game if you're thinking about an injury like that.

"I watched him tonight and he didn't appear to show any signs of struggling."

Chelsea team all smiles

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Chelsea midfielder Felipe Luis has tweeted this picture from the Chelsea dressing room: Sporting 0-1 @chelseafc First victory on the @ChampionsLeague Great game! Go Blues! #CFC

Man City reaction

Robbie Savage

BBC Radio 5 live

"You need energy and guile and so much more in that midfield area to compete in Europe.

"City don't have that at the moment and I'm not sure where they go.

"Totti at 38 is able to sprint 20 yards through the centre of City's team and pull off a superb finish - it's quite worrying."

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Tim Arstall: It won't steal many headlines tonight but massive away win from Birmingham and great performance from 18 year old Kobe Arthur

Andrew Hutchinson: shocking referee at Derby tonight, disallowed a Rams goal to award a free kick and send their GK off?! Hadn't got a clue. #dcfc

Football League latest

Norwich stay top of the Championship despite a surprise 1-0 home defeat to Charlton, which even the Addicks' own official twitter account admitted was 'daylight robbery.'

Nottingham Forest were frustrated by Wigan in a 0-0 draw and Watford won 2-1 at home to Brentford. Norwich, Forest and Watford are all now on 20 points.

That means that Wolves can go top tomorrow night if they beat Huddersfield.

Player reaction

Chelsea captain John Terry: "We had so many chances to kill it off, but it was one of those nights when it wouldn't go in and thankfully Nemanja Matic scored.

"We lost our first group game last year and went on to win the group. We had that in mind and knew we needed to win - we've put ourselves top of the group and in control again."

On his 100th Champions League game: "I'm very proud - not many players have achieved that. I've had a great and successful career and long may it continue. I'm feeling great at the moment."

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Michael Barnsfield: Roma dominated large parts of that game and should have won! FORZA ROMA

Chukwu R Bukas: So hard to say. I wonder what Mangala was doing on the bench.

The lie of the land

In Group E Bayern Munich are sitting pretty on six points from two games.

Roma are next up on four, with City on one and CSKA Moscow pointless after two defeats. They are City's next opponents next month and only a win will do.

Chelsea reaction

Kevin Kilbane

BBC Radio 5 live

"Chelsea have got as good a defence as anyone in the Champions League.

"They should have won by four or five goals really.

"But, overall Chelsea were comfortable at the back and that's the positive Mourinho will take from the game."

The lie of the land

In Group G, Chelsea are top on four points after two games, with Maribor and Schalke on two apiece, and Sporting bottom on one.

Next up for Jose Mourinho's men is a visit from Maribor on Tuesday 21 October.

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Tom, Manchester: City desperately missing Fernando, specifically bought for nights like these. Thought City played alright today, Yaya woke up in the second half. Clichy was very poor. Still believe we can get out of this group

Man City reaction

Kevin Kilbane

BBC Radio 5 live

"City are under big pressure.

"When you play open, expansive football, you need quick players. That's where ideally you'd play Mangala to get you out of trouble."

Man City reaction

Robbie Savage

BBC Radio 5 live

"City in Europe just don't seem to click, I don't know why.

"Tonight just goes to show that defensively, they're not strong enough. I'm surprised Manuel Pellegrini left Eliaquim Mangala out tonight."

Player reaction

Manchester City midfielder James Milner: "We didn't play at our best but we had a fair few chances and could have nicked it. We never played at our tempo which teams find hard to deal with.

"They are well organised and we didn't do enough."

Jump and prance...

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Francesco Totti scored a great goal tonight - he made his Roma debut in the 2-0 away victory against Brescia on 28 March 1993.

That was so long ago that Shaggy was at number one with 'Oh Carolina.' Ridiculous.

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Stephen, Kircubbin: Roma impressive, City not. So disappointed. Going backwards in Europe. Milner and Lampard deserve starts.

Championship latest

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BBC Sport's Chris Osborne at Watford 2-1 Brentford: "Billy McKinlay starts his managerial career with a victory as Watford cling on to beat Brentford.

"Matej Vydra's corker of a half-volley proved to be the winner - but they needed a sharp save by Heurelho Gomes at the death to deny Jake Bidwell heading in an equaliser."

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Chris, London: It's become fashionable to rag on Yaya Toure. He was one of City's best players in their last two games, but he gets all the criticism. Why not Silva or anyone else?

Player reaction

Chelsea captain John Terry talking to Sky Sports: "Sporting are a good side and it was a big night for them.

"We had so many chances to kill it off, but it was just one of those nights where it didn't quite go in for us.

"We had to come here and win tonight and we got it. It puts us top of the group and in control again."

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Roma defender Ashley Cole: "It was a good performance after going 1-0 down so early in the game. We had belief that we could get a result. Maybe we should have won? I don't know.

"We defended well. It's still early, we came here to win and are a bit disappointed but it's a good point for us."

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Dan, North London: Unbelievable performance from Matic. Lost count of how often he won possession and launched Chelsea forward, plus has the eye for a through ball. Not many like him around at the moment.

Sporting goalkeeper Rui Patricio made six saves tonight, he kept his side in it for long periods. But Chelsea should have been home and hosed.

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David Morris: Very good first half performance, not as good in the second. Matic was magnificent, as was Willian when he came on.

Binaya Basyal: And how many clear one-on-ones did @chelseafc miss? Oh, I lost the count of them.

Kuntal Majumdar: Mourinho walking all the way and congratulating Patricio is all about respect. That's why I love football.

So a familiar tale for Manchester City fans, their side have it all to do in the Champions League once more. One point from six, Bayern have six and Roma have four.

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Alex Gameli: Does anyone at @chelseafc know how to chip the ball? Dreadful finishing

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Really good interplay on the edge of the box to tee it up for Stevan Jovetic, he gets his foot through the ball but he can't control it and fires over the top. That is that. It is what it is.

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All over and Barcelona have been beaten for the first time this season, and it is a deserved victory for Paris St-Germain.

The French side could have had more goals but for some poor finishing, while at the other end of the pitch, David Luiz was in inspired form to hold back the late barrage of Barcelona attacks.

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Charlie Fee: Since he came on, Milner has easily been the best player on the pitch

CLOSE!

David Silva! No! Flowing move sees City find Pablo Zabaleta on the overlap, his low ball in is dangerous but Silva can't steer into the net.

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GREAT SAVE!

Rui Patricio has earned a Superbock or two tonight, the Sporting captain making yet another stop to keep out Mo Salah's low shot. How is this 1-0?!

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Into the last few minutes in tonight's Champions League games and it looks like Klaas-Jan Huntelaar's strike could rescue a draw for Schalke at home to Maribor, with that game 1-1.

Bate are still beating Athletic Bilbao 2-1 while the game between Apoel and Ajax is 1-1 and Shakthar are beating Porto 2-1.

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Mark Bannister: can't believe England ditched Cole so readily. Positional play and experience superb.

David Silva tries to pick the Roma lock with a clever flighted ball over the top but Stevan Jovetic can't get there.

Sporting 0-1 Chelsea

Kevin Kilbane

BBC Radio 5 live

"The last few minutes there have been signs that Sporting could get back in this game.

"Montero flashed that header just wide and Chelsea will only have themselves to blame if they concede."

CLOSE!

A few Chelsea hearts in mouths as substitute Fredy Montero heads wide at the near post, the closest Sporting have come for a time. Into added time in Lisbon.

Into the closing stages of games in the Championship and leaders Norwich are still being held 0-0 at home by Charlton as are nearest rivals Nottingham Forest at Wigan. Billy McKinlay is minutes away from marking his first game in charge of Watford with victory, Matej Vydra making it 2-1 against Brentford. And Derby, who started the day sixth in the table, have taken a late lead at home to Bournemouth through Will Hughes.

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Asa Johnson: Talk recently of Liverpool needing a new keeper- judging by the game he is having tonight, could Patricio be an option?

Gael Clichy wins a corner for Manchester City as they enter the last four minutes - there will be time added on though as Maicon is down injured.

Sporting 0-1 Chelsea

Kevin Kilbane

BBC Radio 5 live

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"Considering the talent Chelsea have in that final third, they should really be four or five up in this game.

"Costa missed a great chance early on, Oscar was denied in a one-on-one and Schurrle had several shots in the first half."

CLOSE!

Yet another good move for Chelsea, yet another near miss! Luis Filipe is on the end of Willian's pass but drags a cross across the goalmouth and Cesc Fabregas and Diego Costa both just miss out.

At the other end Nani shoots over the top.

SUBSTITUTION

A strange one if you want a goal - Sergio Aguero is replaced by the fit-again Stevan Jovetic. Frank Lampard pumps a shot just wide after another marvellous pass from David Silva.

City well on top now but they have just six minutes to find a goal.

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Josh in London: Yaya Toure has been poor tonight. Definitely not the same player we saw last season.

That's much more like it Yaya Toure, holding off two men in midfield and then pinging a 45-yard crossfield ball out wide. The cross comes in and David Silva can only hammer over the bar.

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Tonight on 5 live's football social, Mark Pougatch is joined by Kevin Kilbane and Robbie Savage and they're asking: Is this Chelsea squad good enough to win Jose's third Champions League?

And we're also trying to work out why Manchester City are such slow starters in Europe?

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Kiran Emrich: Roma very impressive tonight, esp since they not at full strength. City very poor. Toure having terrible season.

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BBC Sport chief football writer Phil McNulty at Etihad Stadium

"Entering the crucial last 10 minutes and Roma have a decision to make - do they continue to go for it or do they contain and try to keep a result that is far better for them than it is for Manchester City?

"The tension has been illustrated by a spectacular on-the-spot dance by Roma coach Rudi Garcia when they conceded possession in a dangerous area."

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We are into the last 10 minutes. Hold on to your hats (or opposing full-backs).

Sporting 0-1 Chelsea

Alan Green

BBC Radio 5 live

"Chelsea are just retreating a little bit now, maybe they feel they can get away with a one-goal lead."

CLOSE!

Diego Costa is in again! Great pace and power from the big man to stream through on his own but his shot lashes into the side-netting at the near post. I can't believe it's only 1-0.

Manuel Pellegrini to bring in Beyonce to his backroom staff? That is a story.

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Tom Rose, Stirling: It seems to me that there is a mental issue surrounding Man City and the Champions League. On paper, they have a squad more than capable of winning this group. However, it seems that some of the players and managerial staff have got the oh so familiar European stage fright. Maybe they could learn a thing or two from Beyoncé in that department.

He won't Chris - he really won't.

But that is brilliant from David Silva, fine ball out to the left to find Gael Clichy, he flings it in to the middle but Frank Lampard can't steer home under pressure.

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Chris Whinfield: take a bow Totti you majestic man. Will score goals when he's 80.

That's brilliant from Maicon, what a delivery on the run to arc in a cross right into the mixer, it's asking for a tap-in but Pablo Zabaleta scrambles it away. Fine play from both right-backs there.

City have 17 minutes left.

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Ross Dickson: Sporting keeper has been amazing, his save against @oscar8 was world class. Chelsea will sneak an 2nd goal tho

NEW RECORD

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Xavi Hernandez, 34, comes on for Barcelona for the last 20 minutes and in doing makes his record-breaking 143rd appearance in the Champions League - more than other player.

Into the last 20 minutes and Yaya Toure is again all over the place, giving the ball away and almost seeing Roma counter to good effect. He's so languid.

SUBSTITUTION

How is this only 1-0? Another close call for Chelsea as substitute Willian's low ball in is deflected just past the near post. Jose Mourinho then sends on John Mikel Obi for Oscar in a bid to close this one up.

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Liz Tray: City crowd getting correctly irate at all of these cynical fouls going unpunished by cards. Roma should have several on yellows

Sporting 0-1 Chelsea

Kevin Kilbane

BBC Radio 5 live

"If Diego Costa has a hamstring problem, I would love to see him when he's 100% fit.

"He's just got an incredible turn of pace."

GREAT SAVE!

Frank Lampard has been banging them in since joining City and he now takes aim from 20 yards, hitting a dipping strike that is deflected away for a corner.

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Manchester City are now looking more stable since they went to a five-man midfield, and James Milner has threatened to find a way in on a few occasions. But Roma still look composed on the ball and work a way through to Miralem Pjanic, whose composure escapes him as he lashes over the top.

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Carl in Reading: I'm not sure what football team Beyonce supports but her favourite manager is 'Jay-Z' Mourinho! I'll get my coat!

That's probably enough now.

SUBSTITUTION

He was lucky not to be sent off but that is the end of Mauricio's night as he has to leave the field on a stretcher. The Sporting defender is replaced by Paulo Oliveira.

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Kevin Kilbane

BBC Radio 5 live

"He was just totally outpaced.

"Costa was clean through on goal and then Mauricio came in and just cleaned him out. He was the last man."

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Ian, Whitley Bay: When Beyoncé goes to watch Knowsley United, she probably eats her prawn sandwiches in a box to the left.

We are into the last half-hour in tonight's games. Manchester City have not played well and would probably settle for a point now, whereas Chelsea should be home and hosed.

YELLOW CARD

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Wall-to-wall filth in Lisbon! Diego Costa is the latest man to sprint away and would be clean through had Mauricio not bodychecked him. That would be frowned upon in the NFL, never mind the UCL. Ouch.

Mauricio is booked and has also bust his nose open on Costa's chest.

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Fabian McNeilly: What happens if a Lisbon player gets booked for unSporting behaviour? Is their contract immediately terminated?

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The most professional of fouls as Branislav Ivanovic shuts the door in Andre Carrillo's face like a door-to-door salesman, bam! Carrillo's turn of pace was astounding, he ghosted past two men and would have been in on goal had the right-back not intervened.

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Ashley Williams: Roma looking more like a footballing super-power than City. Another year City won't win the Champions League.

Kritt Normsaskul: Man City really can't perform in Europe. Roma well on top.

SUBSTITUTION

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City make a change as Frank Lampard, goal machine takes his place in midfield. It is a change in shape as Edin Dzeko comes off.

Sporting 0-1 Chelsea

Kevin Kilbane

BBC Radio 5 live

"Big big chance for Nani - should be hitting the target at least.

"Courtois made himself big and Nani put it wide."

CLOSE!

And now a chance at the other end! Nani gets on the end of a flowing move but drags his shot horrible into the side-netting. Considering Chelsea should be about 6-0 up they could well throw this lead away if they are not careful.

GOAL

Brilliant response from Barcelona as Neymar smashes in from Dani Alves's ball into the box and the away side are very much back in this.

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BBC Sport chief football writer Phil McNulty at Etihad Stadium

"First signs of impatience from Manchester City's fans as their team continues to be second best. They still seem to be struggling for self-belief in the Champions League and need to catch a break here."

GREAT SAVE!

Got to be! No!

I've not seen so many one-on-ones in a game since Ian Rush was playing. Sporting Lisbon's offside trap is an absolute travesty as Oscar again has 45 yards of grass to run into. Again he takes too long and should score, but his effort is kicked clear by Rui Patricio. Massive chance.

GOAL

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Well, well, well. Zlatan Ibrahimovic may be injured but PSG have not needed him as Blaise Matuidi increases their lead, superbly sidefooting through the legs of keeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen from a cross.

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Harry Pannell: Schurrle really doesn't get enough game time for him to be expected to score every and anything.

GREAT SAVE!

Joe Hart is keeping City in this. A great move again from Roma as Francesco Totti is at the fore, popping off a touch which just evades Alessandro Florenzi, before Hart smothers the second ball. Seconds later Miralem Pjanic curls a shot against the stanchion behind the goal.

It's all Roma for now.

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Punk Paultje: Beyonce is an Independiente woman - everyone knows that!

That is first class.

CLOSE!

James Milner with a cracking drive into the box but his backheel to Pablo Zabaleta is undercooked, before at the other end Francesco Totti almost scripts another chapter in his life story with a rising 30-yarder which fizzes past the post. Lovely hit.

Sporting 0-1 Chelsea

Kevin Kilbane

BBC Radio 5 live

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"It's half a chance for Nani there.

"We saw in the opening game against Maribor how much he likes a shot from distance, so Chelsea need to be aware of that."

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Yaya Toure is at fault again for Manchester City, just looks off the pace as a free-kick is rolled to him but his touch is laboured and he is closed down. He's a momentum killer right now in that City midfield.

He likes a shot, and Nani lets fly with that distinctive backlift, popping off a 25-yarder that does all sorts in the air, moving one way and then the other - but ultimately wide.

And up and running in Manchester too. Can City get back into the faces of Roma?

KICK-OFF

Back under way in Lisbon.

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Josh Oetter: I'm not sure whether I should be pleased Schurrle is getting in such good positions or disappointed he isn't finishing them...

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Half-time change for Manchester City as James Milner comes on in place of Jesus Navas.

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Philwillkill: Beyoncé probably supports Knowsley United F.C.

I think her single 'Irreplaceable' was about the loss of former Alt Park favourite Mike Marsh to Liverpool...

Elsewhere in Europe

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Elsewhere in the Champions League, Maribo lead at Schalke thanks to Damjan Bohar's goal while goals from Denis Polyakov and Aleksandr Karnitski have given BATE a 2-1 lead over Athletic Bilbao, who gave themselves hope of rescuing something when Aritz Aduriz struck just before the break.

Apoel and Ajax is still 1-1 while the game between Shakthar and Porto is goalless.

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James Lindsay: Schurrle has actually had one of his best games so far ironically. He'll have so much to answer for if Chelsea don't win this

Can't touch this

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If you're only going to have one touch in the box all half, may as well make it a first-time chip into the corner with the outside of your boot eh?

Not too bad from 38-year-old Francesco Totti.

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Jamie Spence: Naive from Pellegrini playing 4 in midfield in UCL, especially against a good side. Dzeko off and midfielder on second half.

Watford have taken the lead against Brentford in Billy McKinlay's first game in charge of the Hornets. Odion Ighalo pounces quickly to bury the ball after his spot kick is beaten away. Birmingham have gone seven league games without a win but Clayton Donaldson's tap in and David Cotterill's spectacular 30-yard free-kick have put Lee Clark's side in a commanding position at Millwall.

Rotherham, without a win in five Championship games, are now 2-0 up against Blackburn, Luciano Becchio, who is on loan from Norwich, doubling the lead after Kari Arnason's opener. Leaders Norwich and second-placed Nottingham Forest are being held 0-0 at half-time by Charlton and Wigan respectively.

In League One, bottom club Crewe trail Notts County 1-0 at home.

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Re 20:32 - who do you reckon Beyonce supports?

BBC Sport chief football writer Phil McNulty at Etihad Stadium

"Roma have posed some serious questions for Manchester City in those 45 minutes.

"City may feel they should have had more than one penalty but the Italians look a real threat to their Champions League ambition - and those sumptuous touches of class from Francesco Totti."

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Yousuf Ali: José is a genius..this time he's brought Torres back from loan and has him playing disguised as Schurrle.

Four attempts on goal, three on target and an absolute sitter missed. It's been a busy first half for Chelsea forward Andre Schurrle.

Kevin Kilbane

BBC Radio 5 live

"As the home side in a Champions League game you want the crowd behind you, but Sporting haven't done anywhere near enough.

"Chelsea, in fairness, have been very lax in front of goal.

"From front to back they've been very strong, they just haven't been able to finish things off."

HALF-TIME

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Half-time at the Parc des Princes and Paris St-Germain head down the tunnel with their noses in front after Marco Verratti's header. The pace of the game settled down considerably after that goal, with neither side managing another shot on target before the break.

It seems Patrick Kluivert was only having a quick catch-up with David Beckham earlier as the former England midfielder is sat next to singers Jay-Z and Beyonce. As you do.

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Graeme Jake Scott: so far Totti = Toure+Silva+Dzeko. Phenomenal ability from a legend of the game. Great touch and vision.

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Paul Gibbons: The system City are playing didn't work last year why did they think it would work this year..they've learnt nothing

Luke Langfield: another #city game another poor ref, some things never change

Simon Howard: Hart overrated. Poor decision making and accident prone.

HALF-TIME

City may look shaky at the back but they still pack a punch up top. Edin Dzeko looks particularly busy this evening and wins a free-kick with some good hold-up play, but it comes to nothing.

And there is the whistle.

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Jill, Leamington Spa: Delighted for Matic to have his moment. Every game he gets his head down and provides a solid spine to the team which allows the other players to take the plaudits.

Sam in Manchester: It's finally hit me that United aren't in the CL. I am so used to being in Russia or France on a Tuesday night but instead I'm on my sofa. Oh well, I'll support whoever City play - C'mon Roma!

GREAT SAVE!

Gervinho! He's a new man for Roma, burning past Gael Clichy and getting past Martin Demichelis before Joe Hart makes a big save at his near post. There's more goals in this one!

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Chelsea are so potent to watch here. Every time they get on the ball they just tear through the Sporting back four, shredding them to ribbons. If Andre Schurrle had his shooting boots on it could be four or five already.

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Tom Miszkowski: Don't know if it's the Italian food or weather that's turned Gervinho into a world beater, different player to his Arsenal days

Christopher Onwuka: Goooooooaaaal!!! At last Matìc!!!

PENALTY APPEAL

Fabulous move from Manchester City, the move of the match, all one-touch and fluid movement as Jesus Navas floats from right to left before drilling in a low cross which hits defender Kostas Manolas on the hand. Manolas is on the floor and on the slide - he's lucky to get away with that...

Sporting have a sighter as striker Islam Slimani turns on the edge of the box but drags one wide.

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Callum J: I think Mertersaker could outpace this Sporting defence, it's like watching the football episode of Father Ted!

Elsewhere in Europe

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Not too many goals to bring you from elsewhere in the Champions League.

Lucas Andersen had put Ajax 1-0 up at Apoel but the Cyprus side equalised soon after courtesy of Gustavo Manduca's spot-kick.

Meanwhile, Dzyanis Polyakov has given Bate the lead at home to Athletic Bilbao, the defending tapping in at the far post.

Kevin Kilbane

BBC Radio 5 live

"It has been coming - it was just a simple ball to the far post.

"Matic found himself free and he totally lost his marker. He had to generate his own power from the header to get it over the keeper, but a great finish."

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GOAL

Booed as his name was read out, ex-Benfica man Nemanja Matic shuts the crowd up by heading Chelsea ahead with the simplest of goals. Cesc Fabregas gets another assist as his looping free-kick finds the midfielder at the back post, and he floats a header home. All too easy.

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Elliot Newstead: Will Man City ever realise they need 3 in central midfield against top-class European opposition?

Ben Storrie: Joe Hart's slip is irrelevant to Totti's goal Kompany has completely ignored Totti to let him in

If Chelsea play Borussia Dortmund this season then we'll have to sign up Usain Bolt as a cameraman. My word they counter at pace, as Sporting have a corner and almost concede.

One big header out and Andre Schurrle just runs it, 60 yards up the field in a matter of seconds. Again his final ball isn't quite there but some superb athleticism from the Chelsea widemen so far.

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He didn't draw them level for long, but yet another landmark goal for Lionel Messi this evening.

Brighton take the lead against managerless Cardiff through Bruno's volley but Sami Hyypia's side are in front for less than a minute as Kenwyne Jones levels for the Welsh club with a header.

Bottom club Blackpool have levelled at Middlesbrough through Ishmael Miller after Dani Ayala gave the hosts the lead. Elsewhere in the Championship, leaders Norwich are still goalless at home to Charlton.

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Will Jackson: Obviously Schurrle has spent too long at the Fernando Torres school of scoring.

The Roma fans are making a wonderful din inside the Etihad as their side pop the ball around very nicely now. City look nervy at the back - a draw wouldn't be too hot for them tonight and they know it.

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Jared Pepper: You will always lose your pace with age, but not class and quality! Take a bow Totti!

James Fairhall: Absolute class finish by Totti worthy of any achievement

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Allan Abbas: Totti.. no substitute for experience. Cool as ice, this guy is just like wine. gets better and better

BBC Sport chief football writer Phil McNulty at Etihad Stadium

"The touch of class from Francesco Totti gave Roma an equaliser they thoroughly deserved. He beat the offside trap and was helped by an unlucky slip from Joe Hart as he started to advance off his line. Roma giving it a real go here - very dangerous."

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A really classy finish from Francesco Totti, but Joe Hart just lost his footing as the ball was played through. It meant that he wasn't able to come and get there. Great touch though.

GOAL

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What a game we have on our hands here. Both sides are going for it, attacking at every opportunity and Paris St-Germain regain the lead as Marco Verratti powers home a header from Thiago Motta's corner.

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Richard Parfitt: Chelsea game so far: Schurrle see ball Schurrle shoot Schurrle not score Schurrle sad

Sporting 0-0 Chelsea

Kevin Kilbane

BBC Radio 5 live

"An open goal really for Schurrle - what a miss that is.

"A brilliant chance for him.

"Certainly to his right-hand side, he had three or four yards just to place it in the net."

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GOAL

The oldest swinger in town does the damage! Francesco Totti, 38, becomes the oldest goalscorer in European competition history with a cheeky finish, chipping over the head of Joe Hart with a wonderful touch. He was onside, played in by Radja Nainggolan, and the finish was first-class.

The familiar thumb-sucking celebration and the 1500 or so Roma fans go nuts.

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SITTER!

You've got to score that one! What a miss from Andre Schurrle, Eden Hazard sprinting clear of the defence and putting the cutback on a plate. But the German hooks it wide...

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A couple of familiar faces in the stands at Paris St-Germain, whose former player David Beckham is in attendance, as is former Barcelona striker Patrick Kluivert. Presumably discussing the managerial situation at Ross County.

At the moment, Kluivert will be the happier of the two with how things are unfolding on the pitch. Barcelona are in control after Lionel Messi's equaliser.

Chance for Sporting now as Islam Slimani gets in between Gary Cahill and John Terry to meet a teasing cross from the left, but his header is poor and easily saved by Thibaut Courtois. A let-off for Chelsea, and moments later they almost capitalise, that man Andre Schurrle floating a header in on target before shooting low and hard.

He gets some shots away!

Gervinho! The ex-Arsenal man skips through two very average challenges to have a clear run on goal, but Joe Hart whips the ball from his toes with some excellent sweeping up.

Ipswich Town's winning run in the Championship is under threat. Mick McCarhty's side arrived at Sheffield Wednesday having secured 12 points from the last four games, but Atdhe Nuhiu's goal has given the Owls an early lead. Elsewhere, Rotherham lead Blackburn 1-0 thanks to Kari Arnason.

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"They're so shaky at the back, Sporting.

"Andre Schurrle coming off that left side is causing them all sorts of problems."

GREAT SAVE!

Chelsea can play a bit too you know. Lovely play again, this time Oscar threading a ball through the eye of a needle to find Andre Schurrle, who makes those late runs as well as anyone. He's in, tries to go round keeper Rui Patricio but the Sporting skipper makes a big save again.

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Darius Basu: That Barcelona goal is a reminder of the old days under Guardiola. Sublime!

Manchester City put together some slick stuff themselves but it ends as Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa rather crudely hacks through the back of Edin Dzeko. City have had 47% of the ball so far.

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Dale, Midsomer Norton: William Carvalho is a good player with tons of potential for Sporting. Going to be given a lesson tonight from Matic about turning potential into pure quality though.

A text from the murder capital of the UK! Stay safe.

GOAL

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Well that did not last long did it?

Barcelona's first attack since PSG took the lead results in a goal and it is a lovely one as Lionel Messi and Andres Iniesta exchange passes before the former sweeps home.

Andre Schurrle almost breaches the last line of Sporting defence but his cross/shot is well charged down by a sliding defender. Chelsea have started predictably brightly.

GOAL

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It has taken 640 minutes of football but Barcelona's defence has finally been broken this season as Paris St-Germain take the lead, and it is a familiar name for Chelsea fans, David Luiz poking home following a free-kick.

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Andy Brown: How is the etihad not full and rocking? Fans need to be a 12th man on nights like this

BBC Sport chief football writer Phil McNulty at Etihad Stadium

"Eventful start for former Manchester City defender Maicon - giving a penalty away at one end then hitting the bar at the other.

"Roma coach Rudi Garcia looked completely nonplussed at the penalty award but it was daft defending, to put it politely, by the veteran Brazilian."

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Maicon in behind again - offside this time but danger signs for Manchester City from their former full-back.

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Daniel Woodley: That was awful defending. I would say I am surprised but I am not. It is Maicon after all...

HITS THE WOODWORK

What a minute for Maicon against his old club! The Roma right-back latches on to Francesco Totti's clever chip to beat the offside trap before leathering a shot past Joe Hart and against the underside of the crossbar.

He had three men over in support but went for the shot. Remember that insane goal he scored in the World Cup of 2010? He likes a goal from an acute angle and nearly had another belter there.

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A late addition to the English players for foreign Champions League teams XI?

Jim Henn: Fraser Forster GK, English and played for a foreign team in the Champions League - Celtic

GOAL

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Never in any doubt! Sergio Aguero steps up and slots home from the spot, hard and high.

PENALTY TO CITY

Maicon pulls back Sergio Aguero - and that's a penalty! Maicon is lucky to only be booked...

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BBC Radio 5 live

"Costa's movement was brilliant, he created an angle for himself.

"You fancied him all day long to finish there, but the goalkeeper stood tall."

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GREAT SAVE!

Chelsea should be ahead! Ridiculous high line from Sporting Lisbon, who must not have seen Chelsea play at all this season! A carbon copy of his early goal at Everton as Cesc Fabregas plays Diego Costa clean through, he has an ocean of time to decide what to do with it and in the end Rui Patricio makes a good save to keep him out.

Should be 1-0 though.

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Naveed Afzal: If Chelsea click tonight with that team they could hammer Sporting and send out a strong message to the rest of Europe

KICK-OFF

And Manchester City are go at home.

KICK-OFF

Chelsea, in a fine yellow and blue away kit, are up and running in Portugal.

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Francesco Totti radiates charisma and charm in the tunnel as the sides line up. What a guy.

Here we come...

North of the border

Toure, Neymar, Luiz, Hazard, Aguero, Totti, Gervinho, Nani, Fabregas...

But if the world's best players strutting their stuff isn't for you, you can also join our live coverage of St Mirren's trip to Aberdeen in the Scottish Premiership.

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Under 10 minutes to kick-off now then - an early goal would settle the nerves of the Manchester City fans.

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Rian Hoskins: The Premier League may take priority initially but if Chelsea build up a big lead, they have depth to win both competitions.

A Premier League/Champions League double? That would be quite something.

Francesco Totti starts tonight as well, at the apex of a front three. The ultimate false nine. On-loan Newcastle defender Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa can't believe his luck as he starts.

Trentotto for Totti

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He's not quite old enough to remember the Roman invasion of Britain, but he's not far off.

Like Manchester United without Ryan Giggs, or Internazionale without Javier Zanetti, it's hard to imagine Roma without Francesco Totti. The talisman was 38 earlier this week and has 15 goals in 51 Champions League appearances.

What a fine pair of curtains he sported back in 1996 too.

Familiar face

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Liam in Stockport: Massive congratulations to John Terry tonight, making his 100th Champions League appearance for Chelsea. Not bad for the boy from Essex.

BBC Sport chief football writer Phil McNulty at Etihad Stadium

"Joe Hart is out and warming up at the Etihad, restored to the starting line-up after being rested for Willy Caballero for their last two games by manager Manuel Pellegrini.

"The England keeper was outstanding in the defeat away to Bayern Munich and will be a vital figure again tonight as City try to get their Champions League group campaign going."

Live in Lisbon

BBC Radio 5 live

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Mark Pougatch has all the build-up to tonight's Champions League action ahead of live commentary from Lisbon of Chelsea's trip to Sporting.

They'll also be regular updates of Man City v Roma from Etihad Stadium as well as all the day's other top sports news.

Diego Costa started a lot of games for Atletico Madrid in the run-in at the end of last season when he was clearly not fit, including the Champions League final. If his hamstring goes ping tonight it would be a real blow. Especially as Didier Drogba is currently injured.

Sporting v Chelsea (19:45 BST)

Kevin Kilbane

BBC Radio 5 live

On Jose Mourinho's Diego Costa gamble: "He could have left him out in the last group game against Schalke, but he wants to play him because he is in form.

"He feels he can make more of an impact starting games than coming off the bench.

"Costa is presumably pushing to start games as well."

Football League

BBC Sport's Chris Osborne at Watford v Brentford: "Oscar Garcia's decision to step down this week and Billy McKinlay's immediate appointment leaves Watford with their third manager in 30 days.

"You'd expect that to be the tale of a side suffering at the bottom of the table - but the Hornets were second when Beppe Sannino quit on 31 August, more because of a failing relationship with players than anything else.

"And Garcia's departure was purely motivated by his desire to concentrate on recovering from the chest pains that put him in hospital for a week. Former Blackburn and Scotland midfielder McKinlay starts life as a manager with the visit of a Brentford side slowly finding their way in the Championship - they sit 12th in the table."

You can stop tweeting in about Colin Kazim-Richards now - he played for Turkey. He's a Turkey international. He's Turkish. He has not been missed off the list of Englishman to play in the Champions League for a foreign side.

Oh, and Paul Lambert is definitely 100% Scottish! I dare any one of you who suggested him to tell him he's English...

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Antonio Neves Costa: The 11 Englishmen that played abroad could make a squad but a really bad one! Not sure lack of gk would be the major challenge.

Under pressure?

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Ashley Cole says Manchester City will be under pressure tonight after losing their opener in Munich.

"There's a lot of pressure on City," Cole said. "They have big players and are hungry to win the Champions League.

"We are probably the underdogs but we will give it everything and will give them a tough game.

"If we win it will make it more difficult for them to catch up and will probably make us top of the group and put us in good stead for qualifying," said the 33-year-old.

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Kevin Kilbane

BBC Radio 5 live

"You see that Chelsea side that's up against Sporting and you would think they have got far too much for them to cope with in the attacking department.

"But, Mourinho's paid a lot of money for Loic Remy and leaving him out shows he's not entirely happy with him yet."

I wonder how Benfica fans look back on that era? Is there a statue of Thomas, Minto & Deane on the concourse somewhere? Let's not forget Gary Charles either...

An Englishman in Lisbon

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Graeme Souness has done wonders for the list of Englishmen to have played for foreign sides in the Champions League - he brought three of the 11 to Benfica.

Owen Hargreaves (Bayern Munich)

Steve McManaman (Real Madrid)

David Beckham (Real Madrid, AC Milan, Paris St-Germain)

Michael Thomas (Benfica)

Scott Minto (Benfica)

Brian Deane (Benfica)

Michael Owen (Real Madrid)

Jonathan Woodgate (Real Madrid)

Matt Derbyshire (Olympiakos)

Joe Cole (Lille)

Ashley Cole (Roma)

Hats off to anyone who said Matt Derbyshire. Even Matt Derbyshire had forgotten that Matt Derbyshire played for Olympiakos.

Welcome back

Tonight also sees the return of Ashley Cole to our shores.

The former England left-back made nearly 400 Premier League appearances for Chelsea and Arsenal and has settled in well to life in the Italian capital. It will be odd to see him patrolling the left flank for the Romans. He's not got it easy either, Jesus Navas is up against him.

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Costa gamble

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho says it is a "risk" starting striker Diego Costa tonight.

Costa, 25, has a fragile hamstring and was a substitute when Chelsea drew their opening group game with Schalke. But he does score. All the time.

"There is a risk, yes, but he plays," said Mourinho about Costa, who has scored eight goals in seven league and cup appearances this season.

"Hopefully everything goes well. It's an important game for us."

Team News

As expected, Paris St-Germain striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic misses tonight's game against Barcelona because of a heel injury, with Lucas Moura and Edinson Cavani starting in attack.

Lionel Messi and Neymar are in the Barcelona side, with Marc-Andre ter Stegen replacing Claudio Bravo in goal, while Pedro Rodriguez is picked over Munir El Haddadi on the right of attack.

PSG XI: Sirigu, Marquinhos, Maxwell, Van der Wiel, David Luiz, Lucas, Thiago Motta, Matuidi, Verratti, Pastore, Cavani.

Barcelona XI: Ter Stegen, Mascherano, Jordi Alba, Daniel Alves, Mathieu, Rakitic, Busquets, Iniesta, Pedro Rodríguez, Messi, Neymar.

Team News

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho stays true to his word and takes a "risk" on the fitness of striker Diego Costa for his side's trip to Sporting Lisbon. His side features two changes from the weekend, with Andreas Schurrle and Filipe Luis coming in for Cesar Azpilicueta and Willian.

The Sporting Lisbon side features Nani, the winger who is on loan from Manchester United.

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Scotty Doman: CL would be nice but PL has to be Chelsea's priority this season. But with Costa's goals then why not both?

Phoenixville: Regardless of their domestic form, Mourinho won't deliver European success to Chelsea

Ashley Cole is only the 11th English player to play for a non-British side in the Champions League.

Erm Steve McManaman, Owen Hargreaves (ish), er David Beckham, Michael Owen? Jonathan Woodgate? Who else?

No really - I don't know...

BBC Radio 5 live

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BBC Radio 5 live sport's commentary game is Sporting Lisbon v Chelsea, with updates from Manchester City v Roma.

Before kick-off tonight Mark Pougatch and the 5 live sport team are asking: Is Manuel Pellegrini right to rotate Joe Hart? They're after your thoughts on text (85058) or Twitter (@bbc5live).

Straight after the final whistle in tonight's matches, Mark hosts the football social taking your calls on 0500 909 693 (lines open from 21:00).

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BBC Radio 5 live's Conor McNamara: Former Arsenal player Gervinho at Manchester City with Roma tonight.

BBC Sport chief football writer Phil McNulty at Etihad Stadium

"Manchester City will be hoping to make a strong Champions League statement tonight after the disappointment of losing their opening Champions League game away to Bayern Munich in stoppage time.

"Roma, who have former England full-back Ashley Cole in their side, opened with an impressive 5-1 win at home to CSKA Moscow - and will see this game as a real opportunity to put themselves alongside Bayern as favourites to qualify for the knockout phase."

When in Manchester

Manchester City have never played Roma in an official game before, but the Italian side will have bad memories of recent trips to Manchester.

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Rivals United beat Roma 1-0 twice at Old Trafford on their way to the 2008 trophy, but the year before was the real kicker.

Roma faced United in the quarter-finals and opened up a 2-1 win in the first leg in the Eternal City - with Paul Scholes seeing red. But United then went crazy in the second leg, going 4-0 up at the break and eventually winning 7-1.

Even Alan Smith scored...

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Manchester City have only progressed from their Champions League group once - and that opening defeat by Bayern Munich means that another loss tonight would leave them in real trouble once more.

So City fans, what is the priority for you this season? Another Premier League title? Considerable progress on Europe's biggest stage? Remembering Yaya Toure's birthday cake?

And Chelsea fans, is getting your hands back on the league title the main aim under Jose this season? Or do you want another shot at Champions League glory?

Is the double on the cards for either of you?

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Rob Bown: City will win comprehensively tonight. Back in scoring form. Absolutely nothing to fear from the Italians.

Abdel Kabba: Chelsea are unstoppable on this planet because of their defending quality and their finishing skills

FULL-TIME

Bayern have won in an empty stadium in Moscow. So far, so good for Pep Guardiola's side.

Champions League tracker

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If you need to check out the latest group tables, fixtures, results and match reports for this season's Champions League - you are in luck my friend.

The tables and latest scores are on the right-hand side of this live page (or tab on mobile) but we also have a new-look page to house the lot. Check it out.

Football League

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It's not all about the glitz and glamour of the Champions League. There is a packed programme in the spit and sawdust that is the Championship, with Billy McKinlay in charge of Watford for the first time at home to Brentford.

Leaders Norwich start with a one-point cushion at the summit against Charlton, while second-placed Nottingham Forest will be looking to stretch their unbeaten league start to the campaign to 10 games away to Wigan.

Elsewhere, Mick McCarthy's in-form Ipswich hope to make it five Championship wins in a row when they face Sheffield Wednesday away.

Team News

Chelsea - who seem to have pretty much a settled XI these days - make just two changes from the 3-0 win over Aston Villa. Filipe Luis is in at left-back while Andre Schurrle replaces Willian.

Chelsea XI: Courtois; Ivanovic, Cahill, Terry, Filipe Luis; Matic, Fabregas; Schurrle, Oscar, Hazard; Diego Costa

Opening night

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Manchester City and Roma come into tonight's showdown in very different moods.

City played reasonably well in their opener away at Bayern Munich but a late winner from their former defender Jerome Boateng rather took the jam from their doughnut. Not a disaster by any means but a defeat all the same.

On the other hand Roma, on their return to the Champions League, thrashed CSKA Moscow 5-1, with former Arsenal misfit Gervinho scoring twice.

It could well be a case of one of these sides joining Bayern Munich in the last 16. City need a win tonight...

Under way in Moscow

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Champions League football is already up and running in the East, with Bayern Munich facing CSKA Moscow in Manchester City's group.

The match is being played behind closed doors at the Khimki Arena after the Russian champions were punished by governing body Uefa for racist chanting by their fans last season.

It is currently 1-0 to Bayern with 10 minutes left - that man Thomas Muller on the spot from the spot.

Elsewhere in Europe

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Barcelona have not conceded a goal in 630 minutes of football this season - not a stat that will be welcome reading for a Paris St-Germain side facing the Spanish giants without Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

The Swedish striker is out with a heel injury, but PSG will take comfort from the fact they are tough to beat on home soil, having not lost at Parc des Princes in their last 29 matches.

Barcelona are currently top of Group F with three points, with PSG on one, the same as Ajax, who travel to Cyprus for their game against Apoel tonight.

Elsewhere, Schalke host Maribor in Group G while Porto travel to Shakhtar Donetsk and BATE host Athletic Bilbao in Group H.

Mr. Nani

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Across Europe on the Iberian peninsula - also conquered by the Romans in days gone by - Chelsea look to continue their own European history with a win against Sporting Lisbon.

Chelsea were surprisingly held to a 1-1 draw by Schalke in the first game in Group G, while Lisbon also drew in Maribor.

Their goalscorer that night? None other than former Manchester United man Nani. A repeat this evening?

Team News

Manchester City make three changes from the side which won at Hull at the weekend. Joe Hart is back in goal, Jesus Navas is in on the wing and Martin Demichelis replaces Eli Mangala at the back.

Man City: Hart, Zabaleta, Kompany, Demichelis, Clichy, Navas, Fernandinho, Yaya Toure, Silva, Aguero, Dzeko

The Roman invasion

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A lot of sides like to crow about their 'proud history in Europe.' But beat this.

A shade under 2,000 years ago the Romans picked up a big away win under renowned tactician Claudius.

The visitors, with midfield general Aulus Plautius having a stormer, swept across the Channel before landing in three sites in Kent in the year 43.

The English defence struggled to adapt to the continental system of three (armies) up front, and despite some dogged defending it was a fine 50 years or so for the Roman attack until they hit a brick wall just outside Scotland.

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A lot of water has passed under the bridge of course but let's not let that get in the way of a tenuous intro. The Romans are back on English turf tonight, and will be in the mood to conquer once more.

Can Manchester City stand up to the hordes? Will they beat back the advance of Emperor Garcia and co?

Let's find out...