The second phase of Champions League games takes place this week and Manchester United will be hoping to maintain the great start made by English clubs. Five English clubs went into the last 16, and three of them performed well last week, United will be looking to do the same here. They face a tough trip to Spain, but Sevilla are a team they can beat over two legs and there is no reason why United shouldn’t be confident going into the tie.

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Sevilla are through to this stage of the Champions League despite winning just two of their six games in qualifying. They did only lose one, drawing the other three and those giving out Sevilla tips this week will be hoping they can keep this game tight, and score a winner at some point in the game.

It was more impressive from Manchester United, who won five in their six group games. They impressed both at home and away, and should be confident going into this tie. The Premier League title is out of reach, so the Champions League is becoming increasingly important for them.

The big game of this weekend takes place on Sunday, when Manchester United host Chelsea in a huge top of the table clash. The Premier League odds have this one down as being a very tight game, and that is certainly something that I agree with, there isn’t much to choose between these teams. Despite being near the top of the table, both have had their problems in recent weeks, and Manchester United could lose 2^nd spot with a loss here. Chelsea also have to watch behind them, they could lose 4^th place should they lose the game, showing just how important it is for both teams.

This weekend we have what is a huge game for Liverpool as they look to take second place in the Premier League away from Manchester United. They are just two points behind their rivals, but United have a tough fixture against Chelsea, giving Liverpool a genuine chance of going ahead of them in the table. West Ham have battled their way into mid-table after a poor start, and they will be looking to continue the run that has seen them lose just one of their last five. The Liverpool betting odds may be short, but there is another way to bet here, which we are going to advise in our preview.

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Liverpool are involved in a very tough battle at the top of the league. Behind Manchester City, five clubs are aiming to land one of three remaining Champions League spots, and it is still all to play for. The Premier League winner odds for Liverpool may be huge, but they look to be the best positioned club to take second behind Manchester City right now.

West Ham are in 12^th position after steadying into the season following their poor start. However, they still sit in a very uneasy position, they are four points away from being in 9^th place, and also four points away from the relegation zone, so they must continue to pick points up to avoid the drop.