Chelsea, Italians poised for progress

Chelsea, beaten semi-finalists last season, face an awkward Group H trip to CSKA Moscow in the homeland of their billionaire owner Roman Abramovich. After starting the season on a positive but low-scoring note, Chelsea have suddenly found the way to goal and Saturday’s 4-1 win over West Bromwich Albion made it eight goals in two Premier League games.

Valencia: Mission Impossible

Inter Milan Inter Milan have no need to chase a repeat of their side’s 5-1 demolition of Valencia two weeks ago, when the two sides meet again in a Champions League Group G match at the San Siro stadium on Tuesday. With a maximum nine points from their three matches so far, Inter know a win would guarantee them a place in the knockout phase and put a gloss on their disappointing domestic form.

Super clash: Barca vs Milan

AC Milan have the toughest task as they visit Spanish league leaders Barcelona, who are second in Group F on six points. Milan edged the reverse fixture at the San Siro 1-0 two weeks ago and would be delighted with a draw on Tuesday.

Arsenal need to change trend

Arsenal, who saw their 49-game unbeaten league run ended at Manchester United a week ago host Panathinaikos.

— Reuters