As Bordeaux and Marseille play the top two teams in England today, the question must be asked if this is their Waterloo(really just an excuse to put up a cool Napoleon picture)? Given the boring displays of yesterday, we can only hope that the goals come poring in today.Chelsea at Bordeaux- Chelsea were wildly disappointing over the weekend, and they have started to play better on the road then at Stamford Bridge. With Group A so tight(all four teams are within three points of each other), Chelsea knows that they need a victory tonight to assure them a place in the next round. Deco is suspended, and with rumors of a meeting between Drogba and Inter Milan on Monday, nobody is sure of the role he'll play. Chelsea 2-0
Roma at CFR-Cluj-Napoca- Cluj have been a surprise so far, and they defeated Roma when the teams met earlier. A win would be huge, as they would probably face a second string Chelsea team in their last match of the group phase. Roma is struggling domestically, but progression to the knockout round would definitely help Luciano Spalletti keep his job. Roma 2-1
Panathinaikos at Inter Milan- Inter have yet to lose in Group B, and there is no reason to believe that will change. They have momentum coming off their victory over Juventus, and this should be an easy win that clinches the group for them. Inter 3-0
Werder Bremen at Anorthosis Famagusta- I don't think anyone would have imagined that Anorthosis would be in second and Werder would be in fourth when these two teams met. Werder suffered a tough defeat to Hamburg over the weekend, and they need a win on the road if they want to continue European play this season. These two teams drew 0-0 in their first match, but expect a lot more attacking in this game. Werder 3-2
Barcelona at Sporting Lisbon- With both these teams qualified, it will be an interesting match. Lisbon are only a point behind Barcelona, and a victory at home would put them in a great position to win the group. Barcelona is not a team that usually sits back, and while I'm not bold enough to predict a chippy game, it should be pleasing on the eye. Barcelona 1-0
FC Basel at Shakhtar Donetsk- This match should decide third place in Group C, and who will get into the UEFA Cup. Basel have looked horrible, they have the worst goal differential in the tournement, and have only picked up one point so far. Shakhtar's only points came from their victory against Basel, and that should happen again. Shakhtar 1-0
PSV Eindhoven at Atletico Madrid- PSV were expected to challenge in this group, but currently sit in last place. Atletico has impressed thanks to Sergio Aguero, and beat PSV 3-0 in their first match. Atletico know they have to keep pace with Liverpool, who are tied with them at the top of the group, and should come away with the points. Atletico 2-1
Marseille at Liverpool- Rafa Benitez is set to become the most experienced Liverpool manager in their European history, as he leads them to their 66th game. Gerrard is expected to be in the team after his groin problem, and Xabi Alonso could start as well. Liverpool won their first matchup 2-1 thanks to a Gerrard brace, though playing at Anfield should give them a boost. Liverpool 2-0
One Liners
- West Ham appeal decision not to let them appeal decision, this could take a while
- Everton cut ticket prices by £1 after gov't lowers VAT, fans can now enjoy a quarter of a beer
- Seedorf still plans to play in Prem, hopefully before he turns 40
