Talking points as five British clubs compete in the Champions League this week

Right here, the PA information company seems to be on the key speaking factors with 5 British sides in motion.

Arsenal searching for first win as PSG go to

After a disappointing goalless draw away to Atalanta of their Champions League opener – wherein David Raya made a high-quality save to maintain out Mateo Retegui’s penalty – Mikel Arteta’s aspect face one other massive problem with the formidable Paris St Germain coming to north London. Arsenal, nonetheless unbeaten this season, can take some encouragement from PSG’s depressing European report away to English sides – final season’s 4-1 defeat at Newcastle was their third-straight loss away to Premier League opposition within the Champions League.

Metropolis head to Slovenia

Manchester Metropolis will tackle Champions League debutants Slovan Bratislava on a run of just one win in 4 video games and making an attempt to regulate to the lack of lynchpin Rodri. Pep Guardiola modified form away to Newcastle on the weekend with Mateo Kovacic and Rico Lewis sitting in entrance of the defence, however they have been removed from their fluid greatest in a 1-1 draw and additional refinements are clearly wanted. Even so, Metropolis are clear favourites in Bratislava, the place avoiding defeat will see them match Manchester United’s report of 25 video games unbeaten on this competitors.

Kane match to face Villa?

Vincent Kompany will probably be again at an English floor on Wednesday evening for the primary time since leaving Burnley, nevertheless it stays to be seen if he may have Harry Kane with him for a reprise of the 1982 European Cup last. Kompany’s transfer to Bayern Munich following the Clarets’ relegation was one of many extra stunning strikes of the summer time however the former Manchester Metropolis captain has loved a fantastic begin to life in Germany, unbeaten in seven video games and high of the Bundesliga. However Kane was compelled off in Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Bayer Leverkusen and is a doubt for the journey to Villa Park as he continues to obtain therapy. Villa’s return to elite European soccer began effectively with a 3-0 win away to Younger Boys, however Bayern have been even stronger in an emphatic 9-2 rout of Dinamo Zagreb.

One other Italian job for Liverpool

After coming from behind to beat AC Milan 3-1 of their Champions League opener, Liverpool get one other take a look at Italian opposition on Wednesday with Bologna travelling to Anfield. High of the Premier League and having fun with a 10-game successful streak in European group-stage matches at Anfield, Arne Slot’s aspect must be stuffed with confidence and robust favourites for this one.

Celtic’s hardest check

Celtic have gained each sport they’ve performed to date this season however their hardest check but awaits in Germany on Tuesday as they tackle final season’s Champions League runners-up Borussia Dortmund. The percentages are stacked towards Brendan Rodgers’ aspect. Celtic have by no means gained a sport in Germany and have gained solely certainly one of their final 11 European away fixtures. Dortmund, regulars within the knock-out rounds, have been scoring for enjoyable in latest weeks with 10 objectives of their final three house video games.