"Jose Mourinho won three Premier League titles with Chelsea in two spells and is back in his latest incarnation as manager of Benfica. The Blues won the Club World Cup just a few short months ago but have not started the season well and were soundly beaten by Brighton at the weekend. A few more defeats and the pressure will really ramp up on Enzo Maresca."
"Spurs made the trip to the frozen north earlier this year, winning in the Europa League semi-finals, so at least know what to expect. The Norwegians have never beaten an English side and faced 26 shots in their opening Champions League game against Slavia Prague, suggesting they could be somewhat open against Spurs. Tottenham were not at their best on the first night but got a win and expect more of the same here."
"This is a real test. Liverpool's Champions League group stage form has been exemplary in recent years but they have never won in Istanbul against Galatasaray. Will Alexander Isak shine? Can he play with Hugo Ekitike? Will they somehow keep scoring in the last few minutes of every match?There are plenty of questions for Arne Slot to ponder with this one."
Four Premier League clubs have important Champions League fixtures this week, with one high-profile homecoming among them. Chelsea face Benfica as Jose Mourinho returns to the opposition dugout while Chelsea cope with a poor start and pressure on manager Enzo Maresca. Tottenham travel to Bodo/Glimt where the Norwegian side have never beaten an English team and showed defensive vulnerability in their opening game. Liverpool face a tough trip to Istanbul, having never won there against Galatasaray, raising selection and tactical questions for Arne Slot. Newcastle require a positive result to address recent form concerns.
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