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Group AFT Levski Sofia 0-2 BarcelonaFT Werder Bremen 1-0 ChelseaGroup AFT Levski Sofia 0-2 BarcelonaFT Werder Bremen 1-0 Chelsea
Group BFT Inter Milan 1-0 SportingFT Spartak Moscow 2-2 Bayern MunichGroup BFT Inter Milan 1-0 SportingFT Spartak Moscow 2-2 Bayern Munich
Group CFT Bordeaux 3-1 GalatasarayFT Liverpool 2-0 PSV EindhovenGroup CFT Bordeaux 3-1 GalatasarayFT Liverpool 2-0 PSV Eindhoven
Group DFT Shakhtar Donetsk 1-0 RomaFT Valencia 2-0 OlympiacosGroup DFT Shakhtar Donetsk 1-0 RomaFT Valencia 2-0 Olympiacos
GOALFLASHES AND MAJOR INCIDENTS (all times GMT)GOALFLASHES AND MAJOR INCIDENTS (all times GMT)
By Charlie HendersonBy Charlie Henderson
AS THE GROUPS STANDAS THE GROUPS STAND
Group A: Chelsea go through thanks to their better head-to-head record against Werder Bremen. The Germans now travel to Barcelona where a draw will be enough to send them through at the expense of the defending champions who have to win.Group A: Chelsea go through thanks to their better head-to-head record against Werder Bremen. The Germans now travel to Barcelona where a draw will be enough to send them through at the expense of the defending champions who have to win.
Group B: Inter Milan's win means they are through along with Bayern Munich and the pair will decide which order when they meet in Germany in the last round of matches. Sporting and Spartak Moscow go up against each other with a place in the Uefa Cup on offer. Group B: Inter Milan's victory means they are through along with Bayern Munich and the pair will decide in which order when they meet in Germany in the last round of matches. Sporting and Spartak Moscow go up against each other with a place in the Uefa Cup on offer.
Group C: C for clear cut. Liverpool's win guarantees them top spot, PSV Eindhoven will finish in second, Bordeaux have wrapped up a place in the Uefa Cup and Galatasaray will end the group stage bottom of the pile.Group C: C for clear cut. Liverpool's win guarantees them top spot, PSV Eindhoven will finish in second, Bordeaux have wrapped up a place in the Uefa Cup and Galatasaray will end the group stage bottom of the pile.
Group D: Valencia, who had already qualified, are through as group winners. Shakhtar's win against Roma means they are battling it out to go through in second place on Tuesday 5 December when the Italians host Valencia and will need a draw to deny the Ukrainians.Group D: Valencia, who had already qualified, are through as group winners. Shakhtar's win against Roma means they are battling it out to go through in second place on Tuesday 5 December when the Italians host Valencia and will need a draw to deny the Ukrainians.
2137: FULL-TIME Liverpool 2-0 PSV EindhovenAfter four minutes of added time the final whistle goes at Anfield and the Reds are assured of going through in top spot - although those three injuries will take a bit of the shine off the evening.2137: FULL-TIME Liverpool 2-0 PSV EindhovenAfter four minutes of added time the final whistle goes at Anfield and the Reds are assured of going through in top spot - although those three injuries will take a bit of the shine off the evening.
2134: FULL-TIME Werder Bremen 1-0 ChelseaBremen fans are delighted as the final whistle goes but Chelsea fans can also afford to smile, as despite the defeat they are through.2134: FULL-TIME Werder Bremen 1-0 ChelseaBremen fans are delighted as the final whistle goes but Chelsea fans can also afford to smile, as despite the defeat they are through.
2133: Liverpool keeper Jose Reina stays big to deny PSV's Diego Tardelli.2133: Liverpool keeper Jose Reina stays big to deny PSV's Diego Tardelli.
2133: Chelsea are throwing everything forward but the home fans are enjoying themselves and think the win is safe.2133: Chelsea are throwing everything forward but the home fans are enjoying themselves and think the win is safe.
2131: GOAL Liverpool 2-0 PSV EindhovenIf the result was not really in doubt, it definitely is not in doubt now. Dirk Kuyt sets up a goal for the second time tonight, nodding Luis Garcia's cross back across goal to leave Peter Crouch with a simple header from all of six-and-a-half inches.2131: GOAL Liverpool 2-0 PSV EindhovenIf the result was not really in doubt, it definitely is not in doubt now. Dirk Kuyt sets up a goal for the second time tonight, nodding Luis Garcia's cross back across goal to leave Peter Crouch with a simple header from all of six-and-a-half inches.
2129: Another poor miss from Eidur Gudjohnsen after he is played in by Ronaldinho, but the Icelandic international can afford to smile this time with Barca two goals to the good.2129: Another poor miss from Eidur Gudjohnsen after he is played in by Ronaldinho, but the Icelandic international can afford to smile this time with Barca two goals to the good.
2127: At the other end a Michael Essien shot whistles inches wide of Tim Wiese's left post.2127: At the other end a Michael Essien shot whistles inches wide of Tim Wiese's left post.
2126: Joe Cole looks to run the ball out of defence and is caught in possession but Hugo Almeida's fires a shot over.2126: Joe Cole looks to run the ball out of defence and is caught in possession but Hugo Almeida's fires a shot over.
2123: Shaun Wright-Phillips is giving Bremen left-back Pierre Wome trouble. Per Mertesacker blocks the substitute's cross after Wome had been left for dust.2123: Shaun Wright-Phillips is giving Bremen left-back Pierre Wome trouble. Per Mertesacker blocks the substitute's cross after Wome had been left for dust.
2122: A rare sight at Anfield. No, not a fit Liverpool winger but a PSV shot. Jose Reina denies Arouna Kone after the Ivorian's snap shot takes a deflection off Jamie Carragher.2122: A rare sight at Anfield. No, not a fit Liverpool winger but a PSV shot. Jose Reina denies Arouna Kone after the Ivorian's snap shot takes a deflection off Jamie Carragher.
2120: The doctors and physios at Anfield will be looking for a double pay tonight for the amount of work they have had to do. The latest casualty is Jermaine Pennant who is stretchered off with a leg injury. Craig Bellamy is called on in his place.2120: The doctors and physios at Anfield will be looking for a double pay tonight for the amount of work they have had to do. The latest casualty is Jermaine Pennant who is stretchered off with a leg injury. Craig Bellamy is called on in his place.
2119: John Terry will miss Chelsea's match against Levski Sofia for a needless booking after arguing with the referee over a decision.2119: John Terry will miss Chelsea's match against Levski Sofia for a needless booking after arguing with the referee over a decision.
2118: Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho makes his third and final change of the night and the home fans revel in the sight of former Bayern Munich man Michael Ballack making his way for the bench. Shaun Wright-Phillips comes on.2118: Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho makes his third and final change of the night and the home fans revel in the sight of former Bayern Munich man Michael Ballack making his way for the bench. Shaun Wright-Phillips comes on.
2115: GOAL Bordeaux 3-1 GalatasarayFormer Arsenal, Fulham and West Brom midfielder Junichi Inamoto gets a consolation goal for 10-man Galatasaray.2115: GOAL Bordeaux 3-1 GalatasarayFormer Arsenal, Fulham and West Brom midfielder Junichi Inamoto gets a consolation goal for 10-man Galatasaray.
2113: Chelsea are looking the business in their pinstripe changed strip but Bremen are holding firm at the back.2113: Chelsea are looking the business in their pinstripe changed strip but Bremen are holding firm at the back.
2108: GOAL Liverpool 1-0 PSV EindhovenNeat play by Dirk Kuyt in the middle of the PSV half releases Steven Gerrard and the Liverpool skipper makes no mistake with only Gomes to beat.2108: GOAL Liverpool 1-0 PSV EindhovenNeat play by Dirk Kuyt in the middle of the PSV half releases Steven Gerrard and the Liverpool skipper makes no mistake with only Gomes to beat.
2107: GOAL Levski Sofia 0-2 BarcelonaBarca breathe a sigh of relief as Andres Iniesta doubles their advantage with a simple finish after Georgi Petkov failed to hold Deco's initial shot. If the Spaniards had ended up drawing and Bremen had won, the defending champions would have been heading for the Uefa Cup.2107: GOAL Levski Sofia 0-2 BarcelonaBarca breathe a sigh of relief as Andres Iniesta doubles their advantage with a simple finish after Georgi Petkov failed to hold Deco's initial shot. If the Spaniards had ended up drawing and Bremen had won, the defending champions would have been heading for the Uefa Cup.
2104: GOAL Shakhtar Donetsk 1-0 RomaCiprian Marica heads in Jadson Rodriguez's chip to break the deadlock in the Ukraine which puts Shakhtar in the driving seat for the Uefa Cup spot in Group D - and also means they could pip their visitors in the race to finish second.2104: GOAL Shakhtar Donetsk 1-0 RomaCiprian Marica heads in Jadson Rodriguez's chip to break the deadlock in the Ukraine which puts Shakhtar in the driving seat for the Uefa Cup spot in Group D - and also means they could pip their visitors in the race to finish second.
2102: RED CARD GalatasarayGalatasaray midfielder Arda Turan, who only played after passing a late fitness test, is off for violent conduct. It is a bad night for the Turks.2102: RED CARD GalatasarayGalatasaray midfielder Arda Turan, who only played after passing a late fitness test, is off for violent conduct. It is a bad night for the Turks.
2100: A double change for Chelsea with Mikel Jon Obi and Didier Drogba making way for Arjen Robben and Andriy Shevchenko. Drogba limps round the pitch having hobbled off on the far side.2100: A double change for Chelsea with Mikel Jon Obi and Didier Drogba making way for Arjen Robben and Andriy Shevchenko. Drogba limps round the pitch having hobbled off on the far side.
2058: Didier Drogba, the tournament's joint-leading scorer with AC Milan's Kaka, stays down after a taking a knock on his ankle.2058: Didier Drogba, the tournament's joint-leading scorer with AC Milan's Kaka, stays down after a taking a knock on his ankle.
2052: GOAL Bordeaux 3-0 GalatasarayWho put what in the Bordeaux half-time drinks? Now Julien Faubert is on target with a header from Wendel's cross. They had not scored in this competition before tonight but are more than making up for it now.2052: GOAL Bordeaux 3-0 GalatasarayWho put what in the Bordeaux half-time drinks? Now Julien Faubert is on target with a header from Wendel's cross. They had not scored in this competition before tonight but are more than making up for it now.
2051: GOAL Valencia 2-0 OlympiacosAnother player who used to ply his trade in England takes centre stage. Former Liverpool man Fernando Morientes doubles Valencia's advantage and that should wrap up top spot in Group D for them.2051: GOAL Valencia 2-0 OlympiacosAnother player who used to ply his trade in England takes centre stage. Former Liverpool man Fernando Morientes doubles Valencia's advantage and that should wrap up top spot in Group D for them.
2050: Former Chelsea striker Eidur Gudjohnsen - now that is correct under Trade's Description Act - wastes two good chances for Barcelona. His first effort is wide and the second is saved by Georgi Petkov who also denies Ludovic Giuly on the follow up.2050: Former Chelsea striker Eidur Gudjohnsen - now that is correct under Trade's Description Act - wastes two good chances for Barcelona. His first effort is wide and the second is saved by Georgi Petkov who also denies Ludovic Giuly on the follow up.
2049: GOAL Bordeaux 2-0 GalatasarayThat should seal the Uefa Cup spot for Bordeaux as former Sunderland striker Lilian Laslandes scores with a gift after the Turks fail to clear Julien Faubert's cross. He was a Black Cat striker in the loosest possible sense of the word.2049: GOAL Bordeaux 2-0 GalatasarayThat should seal the Uefa Cup spot for Bordeaux as former Sunderland striker Lilian Laslandes scores with a gift after the Turks fail to clear Julien Faubert's cross. He was a Black Cat striker in the loosest possible sense of the word.
2046: As for Chelsea, it is a cliche but the game in Bremen looks to have more goals in it. Just the one to wrap up a draw would send the Blues into the knockout stages. Liverpool are already there of course.2046: As for Chelsea, it is a cliche but the game in Bremen looks to have more goals in it. Just the one to wrap up a draw would send the Blues into the knockout stages. Liverpool are already there of course.
2045: The action resumes with both English teams still looking for a goal. PSV Eindhoven have now gone 11 hours and 34 minutes without conceding in all competitions but you sense Liverpool must be due something after that first half.2045: The action resumes with both English teams still looking for a goal. PSV Eindhoven have now gone 11 hours and 34 minutes without conceding in all competitions but you sense Liverpool must be due something after that first half.
2033: HALF-TIMELiverpool have been giving PSV the run around but still no goal as the whistle goes for the break. Werder Bremen and Chelsea headed down the tunnel promptly on 45 minutes with the referee playing no added time.2033: HALF-TIMELiverpool have been giving PSV the run around but still no goal as the whistle goes for the break. Werder Bremen and Chelsea headed down the tunnel promptly on 45 minutes with the referee playing no added time.
2032: GOAL Valencia 1-0 OlympiacosFinally a goal in Group D and it goes to the leaders as Miguel Angulo gives injury-hit Valencia the lead after some sharp build-up play on the left.2032: GOAL Valencia 1-0 OlympiacosFinally a goal in Group D and it goes to the leaders as Miguel Angulo gives injury-hit Valencia the lead after some sharp build-up play on the left.
2031: Peter Crouch is getting closer with his headers but again it is close but no cigar for the tall striker as he gets on the end of Steve Finnan's cross.2031: Peter Crouch is getting closer with his headers but again it is close but no cigar for the tall striker as he gets on the end of Steve Finnan's cross.
2029: A late flag in Sofia denies Valeri Domovchijski a one-on-one with Victor Valdes. Cue a cacophony of boos.2029: A late flag in Sofia denies Valeri Domovchijski a one-on-one with Victor Valdes. Cue a cacophony of boos.
2026: Fancy footwork by Joe Cole on the edge of the area as he tears on to a ball, but his shot is weak and straight at Tim Wiese.2026: Fancy footwork by Joe Cole on the edge of the area as he tears on to a ball, but his shot is weak and straight at Tim Wiese.
2024: More news from Emergency Ward 10 deep inside the bowels of Anfield is not good. Winger Mark Gonzalez has torn his hamstring.2024: More news from Emergency Ward 10 deep inside the bowels of Anfield is not good. Winger Mark Gonzalez has torn his hamstring.
2022: GOAL Inter Milan 1-0 SportingFormer Chelsea striker Hernan Crespo finds the net with a fierce volley after Dejan Stankovic's perceptive chip bisects the Sporting defence.2022: GOAL Inter Milan 1-0 SportingFormer Chelsea striker Hernan Crespo finds the net with a fierce volley after Dejan Stankovic's perceptive chip bisects the Sporting defence.
2020: Another shot on goal for Liverpool, this time substitute Bolo Zenden swings his left peg from distance but the shot is down the proverbial throat of PSV stopper Gomes.2020: Another shot on goal for Liverpool, this time substitute Bolo Zenden swings his left peg from distance but the shot is down the proverbial throat of PSV stopper Gomes.
2018: Joe Cole fires in a cross which Michael Ballack meets with a flicked volley on goal, but Tim Wiese makes a fine reaction save to preserve Bremen's lead.2018: Joe Cole fires in a cross which Michael Ballack meets with a flicked volley on goal, but Tim Wiese makes a fine reaction save to preserve Bremen's lead.
2016: Another change at Anfield and another change for Liverpool. Mark Gonzalez whips a cross in and goes down lame before being stretchered off. Luis Garcia gallops on.2016: Another change at Anfield and another change for Liverpool. Mark Gonzalez whips a cross in and goes down lame before being stretchered off. Luis Garcia gallops on.
2014: Peter Crouch slips a pass through to Steven Gerrard but the Liverpool skipper drags his bobbling, first-time shot narrowly wide. More on Xabi Alonso, it is his hip that is giving him grief and not his thigh.2014: Peter Crouch slips a pass through to Steven Gerrard but the Liverpool skipper drags his bobbling, first-time shot narrowly wide. More on Xabi Alonso, it is his hip that is giving him grief and not his thigh.
2011: GOAL Werder Bremen 1-0 Chelsea Per Mertesacker meets a corner from birthday boy Torsten Frings and powers a downward header beyond Carlo Cudicini. Chelsea had been warned about this combination moments earlier when they combined and Didier Drogba deflected the defender's header behind.2011: GOAL Werder Bremen 1-0 Chelsea Per Mertesacker meets a corner from birthday boy Torsten Frings and powers a downward header beyond Carlo Cudicini. Chelsea had been warned about this combination moments earlier when they combined and Didier Drogba deflected the defender's header behind.
2009: Liverpool are looking good for a goal but that final pass is going astray on pretty much every occasion. This time Steven Gerrard's swinging cross eludes Peter Crouch at the far post.2009: Liverpool are looking good for a goal but that final pass is going astray on pretty much every occasion. This time Steven Gerrard's swinging cross eludes Peter Crouch at the far post.
2006: GOAL Bordeaux 1-0 GalatasarayThe goal drought is broken as Alejandro Alonso slots for Bordeaux, which could be enough to send the French side into the Uefa Cup. That is the first goal Girondins have scored in the competition and comes with a bit of help from a deflection.2006: GOAL Bordeaux 1-0 GalatasarayThe goal drought is broken as Alejandro Alonso slots for Bordeaux, which could be enough to send the French side into the Uefa Cup. That is the first goal Girondins have scored in the competition and comes with a bit of help from a deflection.
2004: Xabi Alonso watch. The Spaniard is coming off, slowly, with Bolo Zenden coming on to face his former club.2004: Xabi Alonso watch. The Spaniard is coming off, slowly, with Bolo Zenden coming on to face his former club.
2002: Diego turns provider now and threads a ball through for Hugo Almeida but the Portuguese striker fails to hit the target from the left-hand channel.2002: Diego turns provider now and threads a ball through for Hugo Almeida but the Portuguese striker fails to hit the target from the left-hand channel.
2001: Xabi Alonso is struggling with what looks like a dead leg after a firm challenge from Csaba Feher.2001: Xabi Alonso is struggling with what looks like a dead leg after a firm challenge from Csaba Feher.
1959: Brazilian Diego has been banging in the goals for Werder Bremen and is on target with a long-range effort that Carlo Cudicini gets his body behind.1959: Brazilian Diego has been banging in the goals for Werder Bremen and is on target with a long-range effort that Carlo Cudicini gets his body behind.
1957: They could do with turning up the heat on the fare on offer at Anfield. Peter Crouch was selected to make the most of the delivery from those pacy wingers, but that header was off target. Like Mikel Jon Obi, he should have done better.1957: They could do with turning up the heat on the fare on offer at Anfield. Peter Crouch was selected to make the most of the delivery from those pacy wingers, but that header was off target. Like Mikel Jon Obi, he should have done better.
1956: The early signs in Germany are good. Now Werder Bremen are on the attack and Hugo Almeida drags a shot wide from distance. The game is bubbling up very nicely indeed.1956: The early signs in Germany are good. Now Werder Bremen are on the attack and Hugo Almeida drags a shot wide from distance. The game is bubbling up very nicely indeed.
1954: John Terry heads the ball across the box and Mikel Jon Obi should have done much better with his header. The force was not with that particular Obi.1954: John Terry heads the ball across the box and Mikel Jon Obi should have done much better with his header. The force was not with that particular Obi.
1951: Didier Drogba lays the ball off for Michael Essien but the Chelsea midfielder's long-range effort is wide of the target.1951: Didier Drogba lays the ball off for Michael Essien but the Chelsea midfielder's long-range effort is wide of the target.
1949: GOAL Levski Sofia 0-1 BarcelonaNow there is silence in Sofia. Levski fail to clear a cross and the ball falls for Ludovic Giuly who needs no second invitation to hammer in a volley.1949: GOAL Levski Sofia 0-1 BarcelonaNow there is silence in Sofia. Levski fail to clear a cross and the ball falls for Ludovic Giuly who needs no second invitation to hammer in a volley.
1946: Well, apparently in Bulgaria it is not too early for supporters to show their dislike of the opposition! Barcelona's sustained possession brings piercing whistles of discontent from the Sofia locals.1946: Well, apparently in Bulgaria it is not too early for supporters to show their dislike of the opposition! Barcelona's sustained possession brings piercing whistles of discontent from the Sofia locals.
1945: There go the whistles around the grounds - the referee's whistle, not jeers from unhappy home fans, it is far too early for that.1945: There go the whistles around the grounds - the referee's whistle, not jeers from unhappy home fans, it is far too early for that.
1944: The whole world and his aunt is privy to the pre-match chat between referee Lubos Mikel and the captains at Werder Bremen thanks to a ridiculously long microphone boom. For the record, John Terry wants to swap ends.1944: The whole world and his aunt is privy to the pre-match chat between referee Lubos Mikel and the captains at Werder Bremen thanks to a ridiculously long microphone boom. For the record, John Terry wants to swap ends.
1942: Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho shakes the hands of pretty much everyone in the tunnel at Werder Bremen - referees and players - apart from his skipper John Terry, who he slaps firmly on the chest.1942: Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho shakes the hands of pretty much everyone in the tunnel at Werder Bremen - referees and players - apart from his skipper John Terry, who he slaps firmly on the chest.
1940: The bell has gone in the changing rooms and the players emerge.1940: The bell has gone in the changing rooms and the players emerge.
1920: FULL-TIME Spartak Moscow 2-2 Bayern Munich It finishes all square in Moscow with Radoslav Kovac's second-half goal bringing the hosts level after a Claudio Pizarro brace had edged the Germans in front. Maksim Kalinichenko had scored the first goal of the night.1920: FULL-TIME Spartak Moscow 2-2 Bayern Munich It finishes all square in Moscow with Radoslav Kovac's second-half goal bringing the hosts level after a Claudio Pizarro brace had edged the Germans in front. Maksim Kalinichenko had scored the first goal of the night.
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Group AGroup A
Daniel Jensen starts in the Werder Bremen midfield with skipper Frank Baumann banned and Christian Schulz injured, while Hugo Almeida partners Miroslav Klose up front. With Frank Lampard suspended, Chelsea hand a midfield berth to Mikel Jon Obi. Joe Cole also starts, but Andriy Shevchenko is on the bench.Daniel Jensen starts in the Werder Bremen midfield with skipper Frank Baumann banned and Christian Schulz injured, while Hugo Almeida partners Miroslav Klose up front. With Frank Lampard suspended, Chelsea hand a midfield berth to Mikel Jon Obi. Joe Cole also starts, but Andriy Shevchenko is on the bench.
Levski Sofia welcome back goalkeeper Georgi Petkov and striker Valeri Domovchijski is also in the starting team after injury. Silvinho comes in for Giovanni van Bronckhorst at left-back for Barcelona, who are without Lionel Messi and Samuel Eto'o who both have long-term injuries.Levski Sofia welcome back goalkeeper Georgi Petkov and striker Valeri Domovchijski is also in the starting team after injury. Silvinho comes in for Giovanni van Bronckhorst at left-back for Barcelona, who are without Lionel Messi and Samuel Eto'o who both have long-term injuries.
Group BGroup B
Zlatan Ibrahimovic is restored to the Inter Milan XI after suspension, coming in for the injured Julio Cruz in attack. A boost for Sporting comes in skipper Custodio passing a late fitness test on a foot injury. Alecsandro Barbosa leads the line with Liedson banned and Yannick Djalo injured.Zlatan Ibrahimovic is restored to the Inter Milan XI after suspension, coming in for the injured Julio Cruz in attack. A boost for Sporting comes in skipper Custodio passing a late fitness test on a foot injury. Alecsandro Barbosa leads the line with Liedson banned and Yannick Djalo injured.
Group CGroup C
Bordeaux start with Lilian Laslandes and Jean Claude Darcheville in attack as Marouane Chamakh is injured and Alejandro Alonso comes into midfield for the banned Fernando Menegazzo. Galatasaray partner Tolga Seyhan alongside Rigobert Song in central defence with Stjepan Tomas suspended and Arda Turan has passed a late fitness test on a stomach injury to take his place in midfield.Bordeaux start with Lilian Laslandes and Jean Claude Darcheville in attack as Marouane Chamakh is injured and Alejandro Alonso comes into midfield for the banned Fernando Menegazzo. Galatasaray partner Tolga Seyhan alongside Rigobert Song in central defence with Stjepan Tomas suspended and Arda Turan has passed a late fitness test on a stomach injury to take his place in midfield.
Steven Gerrard gets another chance in the heart of the Liverpool midfield with Jermaine Pennant and Mark Gonzalez on the flanks. Peter Crouch starts while Luis Garcia is on the bench. PSV Eindhoven make two changes from the team that draw 0-0 against the Reds in the reverse fixture with Csaba Feher and Manuel Da Costa coming in for Michael Reiziger and Jason Culina.Steven Gerrard gets another chance in the heart of the Liverpool midfield with Jermaine Pennant and Mark Gonzalez on the flanks. Peter Crouch starts while Luis Garcia is on the bench. PSV Eindhoven make two changes from the team that draw 0-0 against the Reds in the reverse fixture with Csaba Feher and Manuel Da Costa coming in for Michael Reiziger and Jason Culina.
Group DGroup D
Shakhtar Donetsk have trouble with injuries going into a match have to win to stay in the mix. Phillipe Mexes is back in the centre of a re-organised Roma defence with Christian Panucci swapping to left-back and Marco Cassetti coming in at right-back.Shakhtar Donetsk have trouble with injuries going into a match have to win to stay in the mix. Phillipe Mexes is back in the centre of a re-organised Roma defence with Christian Panucci swapping to left-back and Marco Cassetti coming in at right-back.
Valencia have a host of injuries and the latest player to book into the treatment room is former Arsenal midfielder Edu. Fernando Morientes does not start and they will be counting on David Villa for goals. Olympiacos midfielder Marco Ne has appendicitis, but absentees do not bother on-form Rivaldo who has been talking up his return to Spain.Valencia have a host of injuries and the latest player to book into the treatment room is former Arsenal midfielder Edu. Fernando Morientes does not start and they will be counting on David Villa for goals. Olympiacos midfielder Marco Ne has appendicitis, but absentees do not bother on-form Rivaldo who has been talking up his return to Spain.