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There are just four Champions League last-16 spots left to decide as the group stage reaches its conclusion tonight.
We turn the spotlight on the clashes involving Chelsea and Manchester United as part of our extensive coverage of all eight games.
There is also the latest transfer news to get stuck into, while we look ahead to the blockbuster Formula 1 finale this weekend.
Champions League drama
Chelsea are in Russia this evening to face Zenit St Petersburg with top spot in Group H still on the line.
Thomas Tuchel’s men know victory will secure first place and a favourable knockout phase draw ahead of nearest rivals Juventus — but they will need striker Romelu Lukaku fully firing.
The £97.5million signing has not scored for the Blues since his winner in this game’s reverse fixture in September.
He is raring to go after returning from injury but can the 28-year-old Belgian get back among the goals this evening?
The Ralf Rangnick era is up and running at Old Trafford and the Red Devils host Young Boys in their final group game later.
With top spot in Group F already in the bag, Rangnick can begin to experiment.
United’s midfield was a major talking point under former manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and it will be interesting to see how the German tackles the issue.
Should Rangnick decide he needs to add some energy to his engine room in January, we pick out five possible transfer targets.
To get clued up on all of this evening’s Champions League action, our extensive Wednesday preview is essential reading.
You can find everything from kick-off times and TV details to match statistics and team news.
In addition, you can get up to speed on all the possible outcomes ahead of what is sure to be a dramatic night.
Barcelona have a lot of work to do to avoid a humbling group stage exit, while all four teams can still qualify from Group G.
Transfer Talk
The transfer rumour mill continues to produce whispers galore as the January window draws ever closer.
Our Transfer Talk column rounds up all the latest gossip as clubs look to boost their squads with some fresh faces.
Today, we lead on reports that Liverpool are out in front in the race for Borussia Dortmund star Jude Bellingham.
Formula 1 finale
It promises to be a scintillating weekend in Abu Dhabi as a thrilling F1 season reaches its conclusion.
The battle between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen to be crowned world champion will finally be decided as they head into the race level on points.
To get you in the mood, we look back at the greatest rivalries the sport has seen over the years.
