Arsenal are expected to significantly benefit from a Champions League rule change which was implemented in 2021. The Gunners earned qualification to the top-flight European competition for the first time in six-years after finishing second in the Premier League.
Mikel Arteta appears eager to further bolster his squad this summer in order to remain competitive across all competitions. As a result, the north Londoners are pursuing deals for the likes of Declan Rice and Kai Havertz, while also tying down Gabriel Martinelli, Bukayo Saka and William Saliba to new deals.
While Arsenal are keen to beef up the squad for rotation purposes, they'll also be compensated for the games by UEFA. As reported by the Liverpool Echo nearly two years ago, BT Sport’s 'prime time' slot has since moved to 7:45pm on Saturdays if one of the teams involved has played a Wednesday night Champions League fixture.
