Champions League preview: Liverpool and Arsenal key battles

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Liverpool face a must-win game against Debrecen in Budapest on Tuesday as they look to keep alive their slim hopes of Champions League progression.

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Meanwhile Arsenal need just a draw against Standard Liege at the Emirates Stadium to book their place in the last 16.



Here we take a look at the key battles and where Tuesday's games could be won and lost.

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