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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Sam Brookes

Arsenal handed Bayer Leverkusen Champions League tie as they aim to avoid Liverpool curse

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  • Arsenal will take on Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen in the last 16 of the Champions League.
  • Arsenal finished top of the league phase table, while Bayer Leverkusen qualified for the knockout rounds after beating Olympiacos in the play-offs.
  • However, finishing top of the league phase does not guarantee a lengthy Champions League run, as proven by Liverpool last season.
  • Liverpool stormed through the league phase, but came unstuck against eventual winners PSG in the last 16.
  • Arsenal will hope to avoid a similar fate against Leverkusen, who are currently sixth in the Bundesliga.

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