Chelsea @ Spartak Moscow-- While Chelsea has the lead in the Group due to goal differential, this game will go a long way in determining the group. The Zilina games were a wash due to the severe lack in class Zilina hasa compared to the two teams. The OM matches tell the tale to me. Chelsea dominated OM in the first half scoring 2 goals and controlling play. They then came out in the second half and took their foot off the pedal cruising to a 2-0 victory. Spartak were dominated by the OM squad getting out shot 27(7) to 6(0) but getting the bounce of the night from an own goal via Cesar Azpilicueta in the 82nd minute. Expect Chelsea to get an early lead similar to the OM match and cruise to victory. Chelsea 2 Spartak 0.
Shakhtar Donetsk @ Arsenal-- This match between the class of Group H of the Champions League is an old school battle of East and West Europe. English power Arsenal sees Ukranian power Shakhtar come to Emirates Stadium in what should be a significant measuring stick match for both squads. Both squads took care of Braga and Partizan without much problem although the Gunners did it with much more flair and Western European skill. Shakhtar does not have the flair of Arsenal but do have some with 23 year old Brazilian Luiz Adriano. This might be a Group that comes down to the last matches to be decided and Shakhtar gets home field for the final match versus Arsenal. I expect this match to be one of the more exciting matches of the day and home field advantage will play a big key with Arsenal pulling it out with the fond support of over 60,000 in Emirates Stadium. Arsenal 2 Shakhtar Donetsk 1.
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