AC Milan will be looking to put behind them their disastrous weekend outing when they host Juventus at the San Siro tonight in the Coppa Italia first leg semi-final. With Juventus also having settled for a similar barren draw with Siena in the weekend, the match will definitely be an explosive one.

Interazionale sprung a big surprise on Sunday night to claim their biggest win of the season with a 1-0 victory in the Milan derby. Both teams entered the fixture in fine form (Milan were unbeaten in 12, Inter had won five in-a-row), but it was the Nerazzurri who prevailed after one of the season's great stifling performances.

Max Allegri has announced his squad for his side's match against Lecce. Notable yet expected exclusions include Gennaro Gattuso, Alexandre Pato, Mathieu Flamini and Thiago Silva who are all suffering various injuries. Philippe Mexes has been selected but Allegri has suggest Mario Yepes may start in his place alongside Alessandro Nesta.

After last night's draw with Udinese, Milan remain winless after three rounds played which makes it official: this is the club's worst start to a season since 1997. Back then, the Rossoneri failed to beat Piacenza in their opening game, only managing a draw. Then against Lazio they were denied by a late Giuseppe Signori [.

The first half of this season will be crucial for Milan. The club has every intention of retaining the Scudetto while an improved run in the Champions League is greatly desired too. To be successful on both fronts, ensuring qualification to the knockout round in Europe needs to be achieved before Christmas in addition to [.

A canter for Juergen Klopp and his foals

The Champions League group stage is set and Arsenal in Group F find themselves in the company of L'OM, Olympiakos, and Borussia Dortmund. Not an easy group because we play a storied French side that has turned things around, the Greek league champions, and the giant killing Bundesliga champions.

I for one welcome the departure of Cesc Fabregas and Samir Nasri. Full disclosure, Fabregas is my favourite player at Arsenal and wear his no 4 jersey proudly to all the matches. You will find fewer fans more bereft when he leaves. And yet, there is a sense of overwhelming relief when he finally signs on the dotted line which brings this whole exhausting and none too edifying saga to closure.

Anderson: Mr Inconsistent or Just Inconsistently Played? - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

Anderson. Inconsistency. Two words which seem to be glued to each other as much as Javier Hernandez and goal. But when thought about from a different angle, offer an entirely different meaning.

The greatest reason for the Samba star's inconsistency is due to the intense competition for a place in the Manchester United midfield.

The best is yet to come from Milan in this year's transfer window. Well, at least this is the hope. Last year the club made a very late double swoop for Robinho and Zlatan Ibrahimovic and both these players were central figures in the club's first Scudetto triumph since 2004, especially the latter. So far [.

Costa Rican teenage sensation Joel Campbell who caught the eye in the Copa America campaign is set to join Arsenal for a sum of £900,000. The Ticos exited in the group stage but Campbell made his mark scoring in a 2-0 win against Bolivia. They were outclassed 0-4 against Argentina with Campbell again shining with his speed and dribbling skills.

It is no secret, Milan are in the market for a left sided midfielder. The club seem settled on Mark van Bommel playing as the team's anchor man in the centre of midfield. Either Mathieu Flamini or Gennaro Gattuso will play the supporting role on the right side. It is now just a question of [...]

It seems more and more likely for Arsenal to face another Mathieu Flamini "case" as midfielder Samir Nasri confessed he is not sure that his future will be at Arsenal next season. Speaking to TF1's Telefoot, ...

Yesterday it was announced that Massimo Ambrosini has signed on for another year at the San Siro. The midfielder has been kept on at the club and it is expected that he will alternate with Mark van Bommel as the team's defensive midfielder next season. This is a good decision by the club. Admittedly, having [.

By Geoff Reid

Tottenham vs AC Milan from White Hart Lane, London (Tottenham lead 1-0 on agg.)

In what was a very dramatic first leg for not only the football that was played, but also the handbags that took place at the end of the match, sets up a great platform for how this second leg will turn out.

I was looking forward to an exciting Champions League tie between perennials AC Milan and newcomers Tottenham Hotspur. The match did deliver excitement but was marred by the mindless actions of both Milan midfielder Gennaro Gattuso and Mathieu Flamini. UEFA is already investigating the incidents involving Gattuso and Tottenham coach Joe Jordan.

The Champions League is back! Outside South America, the most exciting club competition. Yesterday the week's first two games took place! AC Milan hosted Tottenham Hotspur, an "eventful" game to say the least! Milan's keeper Christian Abbiati suffered what appeared to be a concusion at 18 minute mark and was taken to hospital for closer examination.

I know everyone's mind is on the The Game right now. Mine is too. But time is up to it's usual tricks and is refusing to move along. I'm being tortured by this wait so I thought it would be worth discussing Flamini's tackle on Corluka from Tuesday's borefest.

Here is a video of the incident.

MILAN, Italy - Peter Crouch's goal 10 minutes from time handed Tottenham Hotspur a 1-0 win over below-par AC Milan in a bad-tempered Champions League last-16 first leg on Tuesday. Milan midfielder Gennaro Gattuso, who will miss the second leg after a booking, is likely to face UEFA repercussions after appearing to headbutt Spurs assistant [.

AC Milan coach Massimilano Allegri considers Tottenham Hotspur to be a real threat in the first leg of their Champions League round of 16 tie on Tuesday despite the absence of injured wide man Gareth Bale, so impressive when Spurs played Inter Milan in the group stages.

Massimiliano Allegri, Milan coach

It doesn't matter if Bale doesn't play because Tottenham have done well recently without him.

AC Milan coach Massimilano Allegri considers Tottenham Hotspur to be a real threat in the first leg of their Champions League round of 16 tie on Tuesday despite the absence of injured wide man Gareth Bale, so impressive when Spurs played Inter Milan in the group stages.

Massimiliano Allegri, Milan coach

It doesn't matter if Bale doesn't play because Tottenham have done well recently without him.

Last night Milan played host to Lazio in a clash where the Rossoneri were eager to continue on in their winning ways. It was an ill tempered match and one that from the start showed that only one team was ready to play, and that was Milan. Lazio, on the other hand, were happy to [...]