SOCCER 10 POOL OF THE DAY
Tuesday 14 February S10 V2
Headline: Heavyweight clash early in Champions League knockout stage
Paris St Germain and Bayern Munich both have high hopes of winning this season’s Champions League but were drawn against each other in the round of 16 and play the first leg of their tie in the French capital tonight. More details at www.soccer6.co.za
M1 Polokwane City vs Chippa United: The last of the Nedbank Cup first round ties as Chippa seek to become the 12th top flight club to advance while Polokwane City are flying the flag for the National First Division.
M2 Birmingham City vs Cardiff City: Birmingham have had two good victories in a row, scoring six goals. Cardiff have gone 12 games without a win, losing their last five in a row.
M3 Coventry City vs Millwall: Coventry have won once in their past nine meetings. Millwall were 2-1 away winners at QPR on Saturday.
M4 Exeter City vs Shrewsbury Town: Exeter have been beaten in three of their past four outings. Shrewsbury are on a six match winning streak.
M5 Norwich City vs Hull City: Hull were last winners at Carrow Road in 2010. Norwich lost their last home game 3-0 to Championship leaders Burnley.
M6 Queens Park Rangers vs Sunderland: QPR have gone nine matches without success, dropping down the Championship table. Sunderland are one point off the promotion playoff places.
M7 AC Milan vs Tottenham Hotspur: Milan are the only Italian side to win the Champions League more than once having triumphed in 1994, 2003 and 2007. Tottenham last faced Italian opposition in the 2018/19 Champions League group stage, beating Milan's neighbours Inter 1-0 in north London after a 2-1 loss at San Siro.
M8 Burnley vs Watford: The 3-0 victory secured over local rivals Preston North End was Burnley’s 10th consecutive Championship victory, equalling a divisional record. Watford have not won in their past four matches.
M9 Paris St Germain vs Bayern Munich: PSG and Bayern have become familiar Champions League foes as they meet for the fourth time in six seasons. Overall the French club have the edge with six wins to Bayern's five.
M10 Reading vs Rotherham United: Reading will be hoping to snap a run of five games without a victory while Rotherham are on a run of three successive draws.
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