ALL SET FOR TWO CLASSICS.THE Champions League has reached the business end and I'm expecting two classic matches this week. Chelsea against Barcelona should make for enthralling en·thrall tr.v. en·thralled, en·thrall·ing, en·thralls 1. To hold spellbound; captivate: The magic show enthralled the audience. 2. To enslave. viewing, given that there is a bit of history between the sides and it is difficult to say which side will go through. Arsenal's battle with Manchester United, though, should surpass it and, with a bit of luck, there will be plenty of goals. United, of course, will be favourites at Old Trafford Old Trafford commonly refers to two sporting arenas:
Home advantage will again be crucial when the teams meet at the Emirates and I fancy Arsenal emerge on top there but I don't see them keeping a clean sheet. If they want to go all the way to Rome, Arsenal are going to have to restrict United to a one goal lead at the most but there won't be anything negative about their style - and that will be to the neutrals' delight.. CAPTION(S): RULED OUT: Phil Jagielka Philip Nikodem "Phil" Jagielka (born August 17 1982 in Manchester, England) is an English footballer who plays for Everton F.C. in the English Premier League. Jagielka is known for his versatility, being able to play as a midfielder, defender, and in emergencies has acted as is carried off on Saturday |
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