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The Round of 16 matches in the UEFA Champions League began with disastrous results for the Premier League teams as none of them managed a victory.

Arsenal, after a late draw at Leverkusen, and Liverpool, who will take a 1-0 deficit back to Anfield, do look best placed to progress.

Though it is hard to see Manchester City (3-0 down to Real Madrid)  or Chelsea or Tottenham (after both suffered 5-2 away losses) going any further.

Meanwhile,  Arsenal stayed clear of Manchester City at the top of the Premier League.