Exciting Samsung Galaxy Camera: Celtic Win Over Spartak Moscow in Champions League

THE LATEST UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE NEWS – Celtic continued their fine form on Wednesday after overtaking Spartak Moscow 2-1 through a late-game penalty.

Gary Hooper opened scoring after Spartak’s defence leaked. The Russians responded through an Ari finish. An unfair challenge on Georgios Samaras gave a penalty for the Bhoys, with Kris Commons eventually converting the effort.

Seeking to leave a footpr1nt in European football, Celtic have proven fine form in the Champions League this season. They gained acclaim after winning over giants Barcelona in one of their group games.

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Just Like Failing to Win Suzuki Cup 2012: Man City Loss to Dortmund Sends Them Out Of Europe

THE LATEST UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE NEWS – Premier League champions Manchester City exits the Champions League without clinching a Europa League slot following their defeat to Borussia Dortmund 1-0.

None of Roberto Mancini’s men was able to score against Dortmund, which needed a strike from Julian Schlieber in order to retain the top spot in the group stage. City were not able to leave a footpr1nt in the competition, as they exit without a win in six games.

City’s disappointing record of three points in the table is a scanty reflection of their expensive squad. They became the first English side in the competition that failed to record a single game in the group stage match.

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Just Like Passing in the UPSR Result 2012: Arsenal Knock Out Hapless Montpellier in UEFA Champions League Game

THE LATEST UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE NEWS – Arsenal sealed Champions League qualification for the 13th consecutive round as they beat French champions Montpellier 2-0 in Wednesday’s encounter.

Wilshere took over Thomas Vermaelen’s header through a successful finish on the 49th minute. Lukas Podolski ensured that Arsenal would win w1th ease by volleying inside the visitors’ netting an hour past kick-off.

Schalke 04’s victory over Olympiakos made Arsenal the sole contender for the second qualifying spot in the group. The Gunners have 10 points from three wins, one draw and one loss in five games. 

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Missing The AIM 2012 Excitement: Torres Benched on Chelsea’s UEFA Champions League Defeat to Juventus

THE LATEST UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE NEWS – Chelsea, which played on Tuesday’s Champions League without a definite striker on the centre, left Fernando Torres out on the bench following reports that the club’s management is growing increasingly frustrated with his performance.

Juventus denied Chelsea to win w1th ease in the game through a 3-0 result. The outcome triggered further internal pressure within the Blues, with the futures of Torres and manager Roberto di Matteo in danger.

Torres, whose form at Chelsea contrasted to his days at Liverpool, faces an impending return to his former club Atletico Madrid should the London club successfully acquire Radamel Falcao from the La Liga outfit. 

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Not Easy As McDonalds: Man Utd Leaves Key Players for Galatasaray UEFA Champions League Encounter

THE LATEST UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE NEWS – Manchester United will visit Galatasaray in their next Champions League encounter without their senior figures in tow.

While United is aiming to win w1th ease against their Turkish rivals, manager Sir Alex Ferguson will not pit in the likes of Wayne Rooney and Robin van Persie come game time. Veterans Rio Ferdinand, Paul Scholes, David de Gea, Patrice Evra and Ryan Giggs will miss the match.

In place of the absentees, United will start Nick Powell, Davide Petrucci, Joshua King, Ryan Tunnicliffe, Larnelle Cole and Marnick Vermijl – all of who have not played Europe matches yet. 

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Chelsea Enforce Payback over Shakhtar Donetsk through UEFA Champions League Home Win

THE LATEST UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE NEWS – Chelsea knew they had to gain another win in order to remain in contention for the Champions League Round of 16, and they did so by beating Ukrainian visitors Shakhtar Donetsk at Stamford Bridge 3-2.

Both sides closely fought against one another, as not one of them had the strength to win with ease over the other. Each of Fernando Torres and Oscar’s goals went side-by-side Willian’s brace. Victor Moses scored the crucial winner as he surged past through the goal on injury time. 

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Arsenal Equalize Against Schalke in UEFA Champions League Match

THE LATEST UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE NEWS – Schalke 04 hosted a sharper Arsenal squad in their UEFA Champions League match on Tuesday, the match ending in a 2-2 draw.

Arsenal looked in prime shape to win with ease as Theo Walcott, in his first Champions League appearance this season, opened the scoring in the first half. Olivier Giroud headed The Gunners’ second goal.

Schalke fought back towards the second half, as Klaas-Jan Huntelaar slotted for the German outfit shortly before half time. A second one came from Jefferson Farfan with less than 23 minutes left. Arsenal threatened to fight back with thwarted attempts from Walcott and Giroud.

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