August 29th 2024.
Arsenal and Manchester City are eagerly anticipating the draw for this season's Champions League. The two Premier League teams, along with Liverpool and Aston Villa, will all discover their fate today as the new-look competition kicks off.
With the traditional group stage format abolished, the 36 participating teams will now face off in a league phase. This means more games for everyone, with each team playing eight matches - four at home and four away - against different opponents. The top eight teams from this phase will progress directly to the last 16.
The draw will see the 36 clubs split into four pots based on their UEFA coefficient. However, the new procedure may leave some fans scratching their heads as they try to figure out their team's path to the final.
One thing that remains unchanged is that teams from the same country cannot face each other in the league phase. This means that Arsenal and Man City, as well as the other English clubs, will not be drawn against each other. They may, however, face a maximum of two teams from the same country.
After the league phase, the competition reverts to a more familiar format with knockout rounds. Teams ranked 9th to 24th will enter a playoff round, with the winners securing a spot in the last 16. Teams ranked 25th to 36th will be eliminated.
The draw will see two teams from each pot being drawn, meaning Arsenal could potentially face tough opponents from Pot 1, such as Real Madrid or Bayern Munich. However, with a bit of luck, the Gunners could also end up with a relatively favorable group, with teams like RB Leipzig and Borussia Dortmund in Pot 2.
Fans of Arsenal will be eagerly awaiting the draw, hoping for a favorable outcome for their team. With the new format and the potential for exciting matchups, this season's Champions League promises to be an exhilarating one. Stay tuned for more updates on Arsenal and their journey in the competition.
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