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Arsenal learns potential Champions League opponents ahead of draw

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 1:05 PM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Arsenal learns potential Champions League opponents ahead of draw

Summary

Arsenal's potential opponents for the Champions League League Phase have been confirmed following the completion of qualifiers. The draw is scheduled for August 27 at 17:00 BST, with fixtures to be announced by August 29. Arsenal, entering as Premier League champions, will be in Pot 1. A new rule prevents them from facing Inter Milan away due to consecutive matchups in prior seasons, though they could still host them at home. Teams from England, including Liverpool and Manchester City, are excluded from the League Phase groupings.

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By the Numbers

•Champions League draw is on August 27 at 17:00 BST.
•Arsenal is in Pot 1 as Premier League champions.
•New rule prevents Arsenal from playing Inter Milan away.
•Arsenal avoids other Premier League teams until knockout stages.
•Fixture announcements expected by August 29.

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1:05 PMYahoo Sports — Arsenal’s potential Champions League opponents confirmed ahead of League Phase draw

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All of Arsenal’s potential Champions League League Phase opponents have now been confirmed, but a rule change means the Gunners won’t be playing at the San Siro.Photo by NICOLAS TUCAT/AFP via Gett...
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