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Liverpool Vs PSV
On paper this was the best draw Liverpool could have got, in reality will it prove that way? maybe not, Koeman outwitted Benitez last season with Benfica and he could do it again, however Benitez has insisted that Liverpool will not understimate PSV and I really hope we don't, because PSV are a very good side, OK perhaps they were a little fortunate to beat Arsenal as the Gunners had so many chances but they have a good defence and are one of the top sides in the Dutch league, I think in the away leg the aim will be to try and get a goal of possible to take back to Anfield, a score draw wouldn't be bad, but a win for Liverpool would almost certainly put us through as we saw against Barca, because Liverpool do not concede many at home, I think if Liverpool play as they have been doing then they can definately win in Holland, over two legs it's going to be tough but I expect Liverpool to be in the Semi's.
Predicted winner: Liverpool
Roma vs Man U
A very good tie in prospect, Many expect United to win and they will be favorites, however Roma, for me may be the dark horse in this competition, no one expected them to beat Lyon (except me
), yet they played very well and scored two great goals, they are very good going forward but their defence can be broken down too easily at times, they are the second best team in Italy so why can't they go further?, United haven't been impressive thus far in Europe, but domestically they are top class, I think if both teams perform to their best United will go through, but do not rule Roma out of this one, they may surprise a fair few.
Predicted winner: Roma
Milan vs Bayern
The more attractive team at the moment you have to say is Bayern, they played great football against Madrid and they are a team to fear this year, they may not be the force they were a few years ago with the like of Ballack, but they can still cause major damage, Milan on the other hand always get far in this competition and would love to get to the final again after their painful defeat 2 years ago, to get further they're going to have play better and score more goals because at the moment they aren't scoring enough, IMO they were quite fortunate to beat Celtic and it shows if you defend well against them there's always a chance you will score past them, especially for the attacking style teams.
Predicted winner: Bayern
Chelsea Vs Valencia
A game Mourinho probably didn't want, Valencia are the only Spainsh representative left and will want to show the world that they can be as good as Madrid and Barca, they have very very good forwards in Villa and Morientes and of course we know Morientes has punished Chelsea in the past whilst at Monaco, Chelsea are playing well in Europe and players like Sheva and Ballack are coming to life in the competition, I think Chelsea will beat Valencia but onlu just.
Predicted winner: Chelsea
On paper this was the best draw Liverpool could have got, in reality will it prove that way? maybe not, Koeman outwitted Benitez last season with Benfica and he could do it again, however Benitez has insisted that Liverpool will not understimate PSV and I really hope we don't, because PSV are a very good side, OK perhaps they were a little fortunate to beat Arsenal as the Gunners had so many chances but they have a good defence and are one of the top sides in the Dutch league, I think in the away leg the aim will be to try and get a goal of possible to take back to Anfield, a score draw wouldn't be bad, but a win for Liverpool would almost certainly put us through as we saw against Barca, because Liverpool do not concede many at home, I think if Liverpool play as they have been doing then they can definately win in Holland, over two legs it's going to be tough but I expect Liverpool to be in the Semi's.
Predicted winner: Liverpool
Roma vs Man U
A very good tie in prospect, Many expect United to win and they will be favorites, however Roma, for me may be the dark horse in this competition, no one expected them to beat Lyon (except me
), yet they played very well and scored two great goals, they are very good going forward but their defence can be broken down too easily at times, they are the second best team in Italy so why can't they go further?, United haven't been impressive thus far in Europe, but domestically they are top class, I think if both teams perform to their best United will go through, but do not rule Roma out of this one, they may surprise a fair few.Predicted winner: Roma
Milan vs Bayern
The more attractive team at the moment you have to say is Bayern, they played great football against Madrid and they are a team to fear this year, they may not be the force they were a few years ago with the like of Ballack, but they can still cause major damage, Milan on the other hand always get far in this competition and would love to get to the final again after their painful defeat 2 years ago, to get further they're going to have play better and score more goals because at the moment they aren't scoring enough, IMO they were quite fortunate to beat Celtic and it shows if you defend well against them there's always a chance you will score past them, especially for the attacking style teams.
Predicted winner: Bayern
Chelsea Vs Valencia
A game Mourinho probably didn't want, Valencia are the only Spainsh representative left and will want to show the world that they can be as good as Madrid and Barca, they have very very good forwards in Villa and Morientes and of course we know Morientes has punished Chelsea in the past whilst at Monaco, Chelsea are playing well in Europe and players like Sheva and Ballack are coming to life in the competition, I think Chelsea will beat Valencia but onlu just.
Predicted winner: Chelsea
