The kick-off in our first European fixture of the 2018 / 2019 season, is fast approaching.
It may only be a Europa League group fixture and it may be in a competition that is seen as second-rate, but, for the next three hours, my apathy will be put to one side as Chelsea battle for the three points on offer.
Kicking off at the strange UK time of 17:55 will be a first to me but once the action gets underway it’ll be interesting to see how Chelsea fare against the Greek side, PAOK Salonika.
Whilst we wait eagerly for the action to begin, we are now able to bring you the team-sheets.
Starting with our hosts, PAOK Salonika:
#Starting11 #PAOK Starting line up against @ChelseaFC at #ToumbaStadium @EuropaLeague #GroupStage #MD1 #PAOKCHE #UEL #PreGame pic.twitter.com/N1Xroxi9Nb
— PAOK FC / ΠAOK (@PAOK_FC) September 20, 2018
And continuing with our gallant Chelsea:
Here is tonight's team news! `????#PAOKvCFC pic.twitter.com/p1oiiDx1or
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) September 20, 2018
Does anyone care to predict the final score or even the first goal-scorer?
Please feel free to drop your suggestions into the comments facility beneath this article.
Up the Chels!