The Europa League knockout play-off draw has been made and Arsenal have moved a step closer to discovering their opponents for the round of 16 stage.
Having topped their group, the Gunners have avoided this round as well as two extra games when the competition resumes in the new year. So Mikel Arteta's decision to name strong starting line-ups throughout have been vindicated. However, the Spaniard will still be interested to see which teams progress.
As per UEFA rules, Arsenal will be seeded for the round of 16 draw when that takes place on February 24, 2023 and that means they can only face one of the eight unseeded knockout round play-off winners. Although, they can't face PSV Eindhoven having been in the same group or Manchester United as they are from the same national association.
