Arsenal travel to Girona on Wednesday knowing that it would take a perfect storm of results for them to miss out on a top-eight spot in the league phase of the Champions League. Still, there is plenty for Mikel Arteta to consider.

The suspense in the UEFA Champions League is reaching a fever pitch as the draw for the knockout phase play-offs nears. Set for 11 am GMT on Friday, January 31, 2025, this event marks a pivotal moment in the tournament. Fans can catch live streaming of the draw on UEFA.com.

Arsenal secured a spot in the Champions League round of 16 as it rallied from a goal down to win 2-1 at Girona; Paris St Germain beat VfB Stuttgart 4-1 to move into the next round.