If we ignore the match between Liverpool and Real Madrid, the 2008/9 Champions League has brought us a fierce Anglo-Italian battle for the most prestigious football title.
The first match brings Manchester United (1st in the EPL) and Jose mourinho's Inter Milan (1st in Seria A). The 0-0 draw in the first leg puts Manchester United in a good position, and it’s safe to say that at Old Trafford the match will evolve differently. If Man Utd will play for 90 minutes with the pace they showed in the first 20 minutes of the first leg, they will easily pass by the Italians.
The second encounter is between Chelsea (2nd in the EPL), and Juventus (2nd in Seria A). Both teams had a great start for their seasons, but later lost their momentum. Still, it seems as if Chelsea's new gaffer, Guus Hiddink, put them back on track while Juventus still struggle. Chelsea’s 1-0 advantage should be more than enough to book them a place in the next round.
So, while Manchester and Chelsea look certain to qualify, Arsenal will have to work hard to get there. Arsenal (5th in the EPL) face AS Roma (6th in Seria A) with a 1-0 advantage, yet that win wasn’t too convincing as The Gunners needed Van Persie's successful penalty kick to keep them in contention.
BetUknow members think that Arsenal will complete the mission and join Man Utd and Chelsea in the next round with another win at Italy, what do you think?
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