Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown
BBC Radio 5 live

"Arsenal really need to move the ball quicker. They're not asking enough questions. Galatasaray's system of playing three central defenders is very interesting with Alex Telles switching positions all the time.

"They've got real adaptability in their system and Arsenal seem unsure about how to get in here. They seem very comfortable, almost too comfortable at the moment."

It gets more surreal as Cristiano Ronaldo has a penalty saved by Ludogorets keeper Vladislav Stoyanov in Sofia - the hosts still lead 1-0. And now Ronaldo's just had a goal disallowed.

It's probably still odds-on for him to score tonight.

Just as they did against Chelsea last season, Basel are swarming all over Liverpool, playing at a very high tempo indeed. Jose Enrique is buffered off the ball and Basel sub Derlis Gonzalez is almost in on goal but his touch is too heavy.

Man on!

Steven Gerrard, calling for the ball in that deep role, is robbed of the ball in a very dangerous area and Basel quickly sweep it into the box, Marco Streller eventually firing in a left-footed shot which is deflected wide. He did not have that amount of time there...

Momo:, external re: David via text, we all want a competitive tournament but teams like Apoel and Malmo earned the right to play there...

Tom Cummings:, external APOEL got to the quarter finals a couple of years ago. Bit harsh.

Louis Porter:, external I agree with David. The Champions League is for the best of the best. Even United in the state they are in would do better.

Settling down in London as Alex Telles pulls a shot wide after a neat move down the left. Galatasaray look slick on the counter.

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Absolute scenes in Bulgaria as Ludogorets - the team who qualified for the group stages thanks to a defender saving two penalties - lead Real Madrid 1-0. Brazilian journeyman Marcelinho scored the goal there.

Borussia Dortmund are 1-0 up in Anderlecht already - Ciro Immobile scored for Jurgen Klopp's lads.

Very early booking for Raheem Sterling as he sees yellow for a hack at the ankles. Basel so have to make a change too as Derlis Gonzalez replaces the injured Behrang Safari - that's a change in shape too by the looks of it.

Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown,
BBC Radio 5 live

"Kieran Gibbs is trying to get down that left side at every opportunity and he needs to be encouraged to do that like Ashley Cole did in his Arsenal days.

"I spoke with Theo Walcott on Saturday. He's telling me he's feeling fantastic and hopes to be back for the Hull match after the international break."

Liverpool earn a corner as their Swiss hosts have an injury problem to worry about. Steven Gerrard's delivery is helped on but Basel scramble it away.

Danny Welbeck kicks it down into third gear, pulls out into the fast lane and hits the accelerator, screaming away from two men in a fine run down the left. His team-mates struggle to keep up with him though and the England man can only earn a corner. Bright start from the Gunners though.

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David via text: I think the way to sort out the Champions League its to actually have the best 32 teams instead of ones like Malmo and APOEL.

Liverpool have the ball in the net, but the offside flag was up. Encouraging signs for Liverpool though as Mario Balotelli springs Javi Manquillo down the right, he finds Raheem Sterling, who has strayed off before finishing after initially hitting the post.

Looks like being an open game.

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And game on in Switzerland too. Basel force a very early corner but the men in yellow head it away.

Under way at the Emirates, Galatasaray wearing an extraordinary kit of magenta and apricot.

Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown
BBC Radio 5 live

"Set pieces have been a problem for Arsenal this season. Galatasaray look robust but I hope Alex Oxlade-Chamberalin can announce himself into this season.

"He looks like a player that doesn't want to play wide. He almost gives too much, he bursts into life and I think he'd benefit centrally and being more involved."

Germany coach Jogi Low is in the house for this one, as are 2,000 Liverpool fans. Brendan Rodgers's side are radiant in a bright yellow away shirt - goals in this one?

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The best players in Europe line up in tunnels from London to Malmo. Here we go then...

Steven McNamara:, external The Champions League is the most overrated tournament in the game, Arsenal celebrate the last 16. Boring same old group games.

Gregory P:, external Re: Kurt saying last night wasn't important. All the matches are important, drop points and you're in danger of not progressing

I hope Mathieu Flamini has his running shoes on tonight. He's joined in midfield by Santi Cazorla, Mesut Ozil, Alexis Sanchez and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.