And the draw for those play-offs is taking place at UEFA headquarters in Nyon today. Arsenal already know their potential opponents, given how the new tournament works, but they may well get a better indication depending on who is drawn against whom in their bracket.

Liverpool, Arsenal, Aston Villa – are already through to the last 16, having qualified automatically by finishing in the top eight of the group phase table. The draw will give them a clearer idea of the clubs they will face in the round of 16 and their potential opponents on the road to the final in Munich on 31 May.

The Champions League knockout phase play-off draw has been made with Manchester City learning their nightmare opponents while Liverpool, Arsenal and Aston Villa have their route to the final mapped ou