"City are very handily placed after four wins from six games and another tomorrow night could be enough for them to advance automatically. They also have a point to prove following their disappointing performance in Saturday's Manchester derby which they lost 2-0 to United.Bodo should not be underestimated, although they are heavy outsiders having not played a competitive game since their last Champions League outing - a 2-2 draw at Borussia Dortmund on December 10."
"Arsenal have not mathematically made sure of their place in the top eight but it would take a freakish set of results for them to miss out. They can settle the issue for good tonight with a point at San Siro.Mikel Arteta's team selection will be interesting. Does he play the percentages and rest several key men or go full strength in one of Europe's great football stadiums?"
The Champions League returns after a Christmas hiatus with two group matchdays remaining to determine automatic qualification and play-off places. Clubs finishing in the top eight advance directly to the round of 16, while those placed ninth through 24 enter the play-offs. Bodo/Glimt host Manchester City; City sit well after four wins from six but could face Arctic temperatures and a plastic pitch against an underestimated Bodo side, with a 1-1 draw predicted. Inter host Arsenal; Arsenal can secure a top-eight berth with a point and Arteta faces selection dilemmas, with Inter tipped 2-1. Real Madrid v Monaco is noted as a risky fixture for the champions.
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