The teams Arsenal could face in the Champions League last of 16 round👇
The teams Arsenal could face in the Champions League last of 16 round
It's like they've never been away.
Arsenal's journey back into the Champions League was certainly a rollercoaster, but the efficiency at which they manoeuvred through Group B suggests they're ready to compete with Europe's elite once more.
Tougher tests than PSV Eindhoven, Lens and Sevilla of course await in UEFA's premier club competition, but Mikel Arteta's side nevertheless seem ready for a deep run.
After winning their group with a game to spare, here's a rundown of who they could face in the round of 16.
Newcastle are in contention to finish second in Group F / Quality Sport Images/GettyImages
As one of eight group winners, Arsenal will face one of the runners-up in the round of 16.
However, the Gunners cannot be paired against a fellow Premier League club until the quarter-final stage, nor can they face a fellow Group B opponent.
While Manchester City have topped their group, Arsenal would not face either Newcastle or Manchester United were they to qualify for the last 16 as runners-up in their respective groups.
PSV need just a point against what should be a heavily rotated Arsenal side on Matchday 6 to join the Gunners in the knockout stages.
Arsenal would certainly prefer a knockout tie against the Champions League novices.
Group E
Lazio currently look likely to finish second in Group E / Ivan Romano/GettyImages
It's a similar story in Group E as the two qualified sides meet in the Spanish capital.
Group leaders Atletico Madrid hold a one-point advantage over Lazio heading into their head-to-head duel at the Wanda, meaning the Italians must win on Matchday 6 to qualify as group victors.
As it stands, Lazio are the more likely possibility for Arsenal, but Atletico remain an option.
Group F
Arsenal could face PSG in the round of 16 / Christian Liewig - Corbis/GettyImages
The 'Group of Death' has certainly delivered and it's still all to play for across the group as we head into the final matchday.
Arsenal cannot, of course, face Newcastle in the round of 16, but there are still avenues for the Gunners to face Borussia Dortmund, Paris Saint-Germain or Milan in the first knockout round.
Victory for PSG in Dortmund would consign the Germans to second spot, but if Milan beat Newcastle and PSG lose, the 2021/22 Serie A champions will steal runners-up status. Draws all round will see PSG remain in second.
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