Kairat v Celtic, Leeds v Sheffield Wednesday: Champions League and Carabao Cup clockwatch live
Briefly

The Celtic vs Kairat match began with both teams cautious and the score 0-0 after seven minutes. Hatate crossed and Forrest headed goalwards, with Anarbekov turning the ball over the bar. Kairat produced a chance that Schmeichel saved, though Ricardinho was offside on the move. Kairat worked a crossing chance on the right but Tapalov failed to deliver a quality cross. Full starting lineups and substitutes for both teams are listed, with Maurizio Mariani as referee. Manchester United-related headlines appear, West Ham shows interest in Monaco's Soungoutou Magassa, and mentions include David Squires and Football Weekly coverage.
And one for Celtic moments later! Hatate crosses, Forrest heads goalwards, and Anarbekov turns over the bar! It was a good header, plenty of power on it, but right down the middle of goal and the keeper only needed to fling up a hand. Share Chance for Kairat! But Schmeichel saves! And Ricardinho is miles offside anyway! Share This game has not been hugely intense so far. Kairat just worked a decent crossing chance on the right, but Tapalov did not produce a decent cross.
And so another day draws towards a close. Here's a little summary of what this fine August Tuesday has brought us so far: 1) The Manchester United badnewsometer has swung once again towards 11, what with this: And also this: With a side order of this: 2) A bit more transfer news courtesy of Jacob Steinberg, who says West Ham are hunting Monaco's 21-year-old midfielder Soungoutou Magassa. West Ham close in on 20m deal for Monaco midfielder Magassa
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