Champions League LIVE RESULTS: Updates as Arsenal, Man City and Newcastle play TONIGHT after Mourinho's Chelsea return

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'Stop talking and win'

William Saliba has and encouraged Arsenal to "stop talking" and "win" a trophy.

The centre-back, who signed a five-year contract earlier this week, said: "I cannot leave this club without giving them something back.

"I’ve won nothing so my first choice was to stay here and win everything first.

"Every year we’re getting better. This year, we had a lot of experiences from the last three seasons. We know that we’re always close, always close.

“So we have to stop talking and prove on the pitch that we have to win.

“I’ve been there for three years. Every time at the end of the season you finish second, you’re a bit angry.

"You want to go on holiday and celebrate with your friends the trophies you won with your club.

"Of course, when you finish second and you go on holiday, it’s not so good.”

The Classy One

There was huge fanfare around Jose Mourinho's return to Chelsea and fans gave him a brilliant reception, cheering his name for the opening few minutes of the tie.

The Benfica boss was then spotted further ingratiating himself with the home support (as if he needed to) after Enzo Fernandez was pelted with projectiles.

Enzo, who spent a brief spell at Benfica, had objects thrown at him while trying to take a corner - prompting Mourinho to charge down the touchline to plead with away fans to stop.

Slot gives update on players

Arne Slot faced some questions in the media zone after their surprise defeat against Galatasaray:

“It’s never positive if your goalkeeper goes off like that.

“We can be sure Alisson will not be playing at Chelsea. Then we will see how long he is out for.

“Hugo did go off but hopefully it’s not too bad.”

Virgil van Dijk then faced the questions and added:

“I hate losing but we can’t panic.

“This wasn’t the same terrible performance we had at Palace but we are taking risks in possession and made the wrong decisions.

“Losing twice now in a row doesn't feel good. We have to improve for Chelsea.”

Boss gives Frank assessment of draw

Speaking in the post-match media zone, Spurs' manager gave his views on their result against Bodo/Glimt.

"I think definitely big character to fight back. I think that's hugely important in any team that they have that and keep running, keep fighting, keep doing the right thing.

"We showed great character to come back into the game, which I'm very, very pleased with. But big praise to Bodo. I think until the 2-0 they were the best team today.

"Of course I hope we could have done a little bit more first half. Got a little bit more into the high pressure in situations. And I would say especially on the ball I felt we could and should have kept the ball better in situations."

View from SunSport's Martin Lipton

Liverpool look red-faced above those jade green shirts.

But they only have themselves to blame.

This was another worrying evening, on the back of that first defeat of the season at Palace on Saturday.

Too many mistakes at both ends, with the full-backs and Ibrahima Konate in particular all at sea.

Victor Osimhen’s first half penalty, after a clear foul by Dominik Szoboszlai, gave Galatasaray their first home win in the Champions league since they beat Lokomotiv Moscow in 2018.

That sums it all up, Arne Slot’s decision to keep Mo Salah and Alexander Isak on the bench for an hour another error.

Even the late show was cancelled when VAR correctly overturned a late spot kick for a foul on Konate that never was.

And with Alisson forced off after a collision with Osimhen - after Konate’s shocker in midfield - the repercussions could be felt at Stamford Bridge this weekend.

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