Champions League Matchday 7: Arsenal Chase Historic Streak, Haaland Nears Goal Records

Champions League action heats up with Matchday 7 fixtures kicking off Tuesday. Arsenal chase a historic seventh straight win against Inter, where Gabriel Martinelli eyes a fifth consecutive scoring streak, while Inter's Henrikh Mkhitaryan returns to face his old club. Club Brugge mark their 150th European Cup game at Kairat Almaty, both sides desperate for victories after winless runs. Bayern München target a landmark 250th European win over Copenhagen, with young Lennart Karl poised to break Kylian Mbappé's record as the youngest to score in four straight matches. Tottenham host Dortmund unbeaten at home, PSV's Ricardo Pepi shines with three goals in four games, and Liverpool face Marseille as Dominik Szoboszlai nets in three of their last four. Wednesday brings Galatasaray versus Atlético Madrid, where Jan Oblak nears 100 appearances, and Juventus tackle Benfica. The league phase ends January 28, with knockout play-off draw on January 30.

Standings show Arsenal perfect through six, Manchester City, Newcastle, and Liverpool strong in top 24, while Ajax and Benfica languish at the bottom. Erling Haaland closes in on goal records held by Messi and Lewandowski.

In other news, Liverpool's Szoboszlai starred and slipped in their 4-1 FA Cup win over Barnsley, setting up Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitiké. PSG crashed out of Coupe de France in a shock 1-0 loss to Paris FC, Luis Enrique calling it unjust despite dominance, as Gonçalo Ramos slammed anti-football tactics. Real Madrid parted ways with coach Xabi Alonso by mutual agreement after a Barcelona defeat, naming Álvaro Arbeloa as replacement.

Premier League gears up for January 17 clashes like Manchester United versus City and Liverpool against Burnley. Bayern celebrated a narrow Champions League edge over Saint-Gilloise.

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