It is a debate that has raged on and off for as long as I can recall - but Celtic still harbour ambitions of playing in a future British League, according to manager Ronny Deila.

The subject was raised once again when majority shareholder Dermot Desmond predicted such an outcome for Celtic and Glasgow rivals Rangers.

"It takes time but Celtic is a team that should have the opportunity to play in the best league," said Deila.

"Hopefully in the end we can get into the Premiership or a league that is more a British thing."

Thoughts?

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Monaco 0-1 Tottenham

That looks painful. Danny Rose is trodden on - accidentally I think - and his hand is bleeding pretty heavily. The fourth official then intervenes to try and prevent the physio from treating him and boss Mauricio Pochettino gets uncharacteristically angry on the sidelines.

It's all sorted out in the end. Rose having more treatment.

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Monaco force a corner as Harry Kane defends well to clear at the near post. More good defending sees it out. It's a surreal night, you can clearly hear the players shouting instructions to each other. Sssshhhhhhhh........

Liverpool

Teenage midfielder Jordan Rossiter is back in the Liverpool side after playing against Bordeaux in the first round. There are seven changes from the Reds' 3-2 win over Aston Villa. Daniel Strurridge is rested but Danny Ings starts and is supported by Belgian striker Divock Origi. 

Sion are mid-table in the Swiss Super League and feature former Tottenham defender Reto Ziegler and ex-Fulham full-back Elsad Zverotic.

Liverpool XI: Mignolet, Clyne, Toure, Gomez, Can, Lallana, Rossiter, Allen, Ibe, Origi, Ings

Sion XI: Vanins, Ziegler, Lacroix, Zverotic, Kouassi, Salatic, Pa Modou, Fernandes, Carlitos, Konate, Assifuah

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We are back under way.

Kris Commons is full of admiration for Robin van Persie and Nani but the Celtic midfielder insists he is not fazed by big-spending Fenerbahce.

The Turkish side are in Glasgow tonight.

On Van Persie and Nani, Commons said: "They have been at the top of their game for a long time and proved they are world-class players.

"We're going to come up against a very strong team but I wouldn't say we're scared of any individual."

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In a group containing Tottenham, Monaco and Anderlecht, who gave FK Qarabag any hope of qualifying?

Well, the Azerbaijani side are second in Group J as it stands after taking the lead against Anderlecht.

Elsewhere in Europe, former Wigan striker Franco Di Santo has scored a first-half hat-trick to put Schalke 3-0 up against Asteras Tripolis.

Another ex-Premier League player has also been on target, Bryan Ruiz giving Portuguese side Sporting a 1-0 lead at Besiktas.

Charlie Meach: Top keeper, organised defence and exciting, young talent going forward. Why write off an in-form Spurs side for league success?

Liverpool

And indeed Liverpool have made seven changes from the side which beat Aston Villa at the weekend.

The four men to keep their place are Simon Mignolet, Nathaniel Clyne, Emre Can and Danny Ings.

Liverpool

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Liverpool opted to give starts to a number of young players in the 1-1 draw at French side Bordeaux last time out and will do so again.

The Reds travel to Everton for the first Merseyside derby of the season on Sunday.

"Our approach to this game is how it's been in the competition - this is an opportunity for young players and an opportunity for players on the fringe of the team that aren't getting so many games," said Brendan Rodgers.

"But it's also going to require players that have been playing. Ultimately for us the aim is to win the game.

"We recognise that our home games in this competition are very important and we enter into it with that mindset. Then we can concentrate on the game on Sunday."

Spurs living dangerously in the last few minutes of the first half but they lead at the break courtesy of Erik Lamela's third goal in four games.

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Tottenham's midfield have been excellent in the last 10 minutes but they have to be careful. One pass from Jeremy Toulalan leaves the middle of the pitch totally empty of blue shirts. Monaco are able to move it out to Thomas Lemar on the left, his low cross hits Toby Alderweireld and flies a yard wide of the far corner.

Very close to OG time. 

And more lovely stuff! This game has come alive. Dele Alli is in behind again, again it's a nice trick to drag the ball back inside, totally beating his man and then he has the cool head to lay it off to Harry Kane.

He's 18 yards out, can he finish? No. A bit tame and it's easily blocked.

Monaco again break and striker Lacina Traore heads over. Chances galore now.

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Can Monaco respond? Yes.

Good move on the left ends with Adama Traore shooting just wide, before Fabio Coentrao heads the loose ball wide.

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Monaco threaten after good work down their left. they win a free-kick which Kieran Trippier defends manfully, before Nacer Chadli weighs in with a good clearance from the follow-up corner. 

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Don't forget that Liverpool and Celtic are both also in action tonight in the Europa League. Anfield promises a much better atmosphere than the Stade Louis...