Champions League talking points: Liverpool go for six in a row

Aston Villa will look to climb the table.

Published Dec 9, 2024

Liverpool return to action at Girona and Manchester City face a tricky trip to Turin to face Juventus in the latest round of Champions League fixtures.

Here, the PA news agency looks at some talking points ahead of this week’s action.

Liverpool bid to maintain flying start

Liverpool manager Arne Slot celebrates a goal — Reds manager Arne Slot has won his first five Champions League games with the club (Peter Byrne/PA)

Extra focus for City

Manchester City’s Jack Grealish crouches down in dejection after his side's draw with Feyenoord — City will hope to get back to winning ways in the Champions League after their late horror show against Feyenoord (Martin Rickett/PA)

Chance for Villa to move up

Aston Villa’s Matty Cash celebrates scoring against Brentford with his team-mates — Villa’s form has picked up in their last two games (Jacob King/PA)

Tests for Arsenal and Celtic

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta applauds fans — Mikel Arteta’s Gunners host Monaco (Adam Davy/PA)

Will excitement levels build?

Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe leaves the pitch at Anfield after his side's defeat by Liverpool — Real Madrid need to ignite their campaign after defeat by Liverpool (Peter Byrne/PA)