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Hannah Pinnock

Arsenal discover first UEFA Women's Champions League opponent as round one draw made

Arsenal will play Swedish side Linkoping in the first qualifying round of the UEFA Women's Champions League.

The draw took place in Nyon on Friday with the match to take place on September 6. If Arsenal win, they will face the winner of Paris FC against FC Kryvbas of Ukraine on September 9. A third-place play-off will also take place.

Victory in the mini-tournament, which begins at the semi-final stage, will secure their place in the second qualifying round with the draw set to take place on September 15. Women's Super League rivals Manchester United will also enter the competition at that stage.

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