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Arsenal Face Tough Route to Champions League Final as Possible Opponents Revealed
Wednesday evening marked the end of the league phase of the 2025/26 Champions League, and it’s not unfair to say that all five of the Premier League’s competing sides flew the England flag high. Arsenal, in particular, impressed by flawlessly winning all eight of their matches.
Benfica goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin added gloss to the final hoorah of league fixtures with his 98th-minute goal against Real Madrid – which saw Jose Mourinho’s men handed a playoff spot via goal difference – but it was a memorable night, too, for the side in north London.
GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Arsenal have become just the 13th side in Champions League history to win all of their group stage/league phase matches.
Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal picked up a 3-2 home win against Kairat Almaty to conclude the league phase of Europe’s premier competition, but could they go all the way for the first time in their history?
Widely regarded as one of the biggest clubs to never win the Champions League, Arteta could write his name in the club’s history books – on 30 May 2026 at Puskas Arena in Budapest, Hungary – if he became the first manager in their history to get his hands on the big-eared trophy.
Arsenal’s Potentially Challenging Route to the 2025/26 Champions League
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Arsenal’s terrific form on the continental stage, having finished top without a scratch, means they have automatically qualified as one of the final 16 teams – and no playoff tie awaits them. Instead, they will be entirely focused on their Round of 16 opponent.
Who that will be remains to be seen but one thing is for certain: they will not be facing Bayern Munich, who finished one place behind and three points shy of the Gunners in the league phase.
Instead, they could lock horns with one of Atalanta (15th), Bayer Leverkusen (16th), Borussia Dortmund (17th) or Olympiacos (18th). On paper, Dortmund look to be the toughest opponent they could face, but all four sides would throw up a decent challenge for the Premier League’s table-toppers.
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Should Arsenal progress further in their pursuit of silverware (and their first-ever Champions League crown), their quarter-final tie could see them face Manchester City, but only if Pep Guardiola’s men are able to overcome one of Real Madrid, Inter Milan, Benfica or Young Boys.
Sporting CP, the previous employers of Viktor Gyokeres, are also another team who Arsenal could face at the quarter-final stage after the Portuguese outfit finished seventh in the league phase of the competition.
The deeper into the competition Arsenal go, the waters get a bit murkier. A semi-final showdown against either Chelsea or Tottenham Hotspur (should they reach the final four) is on the cards, while one of Liverpool, Barcelona, reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain or Newcastle United could be in their way.
Arsenal’s first-place finish offers a number of advantages but none more so than only being able to face Bayern Munich in the final.
Earlier in the season, Jurrien Timber, Noni Madueke and Gabriel Martinelli were all on the scoresheet as they ran triumphant in a 3-1 win over Vincent Kompany’s side, but the fixture has not always been kind to them. Still, Harry Kane and company remain a major threat and a final between the two would be terrific viewing.
Other English Teams and Their Round of 16 Ties
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Although much has been made of Arsenal’s flawless campaign thus far, all five sides from the Premier League have impressed; all but Newcastle qualified automatically. In terms of the Magpies, they will go into the knockout phase play-offs as one of the seeded sides, having finished 12th, meaning they will face one of two unseeded teams in Qarabag or AS Monaco.
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Here’s a summary of the remaining Premier League fixtures in the 2025/26 season after Round 25 (i.e., after Arsenal’s Game-week 25 match on 7 Feb 2026) for Arsenal, Aston Villa, Manchester City, and Manchester United — based on the published full 2025/26 fixture lists
🔴 Arsenal – Remaining Fixtures After GW25
(Arsenal vs Sunderland was GW25 on 7 Feb 2026) �
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GW26 – 11 Feb: Brentford (A)
GW27 – 21 Feb: Tottenham Hotspur (A)
GW28 – 28 Feb: Chelsea (H)
GW29 – 4 Mar: Brighton & Hove Albion (A)
GW30 – 14 Mar: Everton (H)
GW31 – 21 Mar: Wolves (A)
GW32 – 11 Apr: Bournemouth (H)
GW33 – 18 Apr: Manchester City (A)
GW34 – 25 Apr: Newcastle United (H)
GW35 – 2 May: Fulham (H)
GW36 – 9 May: West Ham United (A)
GW37 – 17 May: Burnley (H)
GW38 – 24 May: Crystal Palace (A) �
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Key fixture: Arsenal travel to Manchester City on 18 April. �
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🔵 Manchester City – Remaining Fixtures After (Approx) GW25
Exact GW numbers vary, but here’s City’s end-of-season run based on published schedules: �
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Chelsea (A)
Arsenal (H) – likely around April 18
Burnley (A)
Everton (A)
Brentford (H)
Bournemouth (A)
Aston Villa (H) – Final day �
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(City’s fixture list above comes from a published breakdown of their final seven matches.) �
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🟡 Aston Villa – Remaining Fixtures After GW25
Villa’s specific fixtures aren’t fully in the Sky Sports archive, but using the general full season list and Arsenal’s schedule, Villa will have the following key matches after Round 25: �
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Villa vs Nottingham Forest / Forest vs Villa (January–February, potentially before or around GW25 depending on reschedule)
Villa will play Manchester United, Brighton & Hove Albion, and other mid-table teams in the run-in (exact dates depend on broadcasting schedule).
Manchester City vs Aston Villa on final matchday (from City’s schedule). �
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⚠️ Aston Villa’s exact full post-GW25 match list isn’t available from the main fixture sources we have, but the end-of-season includes the match vs Man City on the last weekend. �
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🔴 Manchester United – Remaining Fixtures After GW25
The complete United fixture list after round 25 isn’t in the main Arsenal-focused publications, but based on typical full-season breakdowns and the Sky Sports/ESPN calendars: �
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United’s remaining games after late January/early February include:
Home/away matches vs Leicester, Brighton, Wolves, or mid-table teams
Late-season matches vs Everton, Fulham, and Sheffield (as scheduled)
Their final fixture of the season is typically around 24 May (e.g., Brighton vs Man Utd in the published Sky Sports schedule). �
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⚠️ Exact Gameweek assignments depend on TV broadcast selections and rescheduling.
📊 Comparison of Key Remaining Games
Notable Post-GW25 Matchups
Team
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Brentford, Spurs, Chelsea, Man City (A), Newcastle, West Ham
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Arsenal (H), Brentford, Burnley, Everton, Bournemouth, Villa (final)
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Man City (likely final day) + assorted mid-table opponents
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Mixed fixtures vs mid-table clubs + matches against top-6 sides (from full list)
If you want, I can also list exact dates and Gameweek numbers for Villa and Man United’s remaining fixtures once the official Premier League fixture list is published with TV selections.
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Bayern Munich keen on signing Arsenal star who has been ‘massive’ for Mikel Arteta of late Transfers
Bayern Munich keen on signing Arsenal star who has been ‘massive’ for Mikel Arteta of late
Scarlet VazScarlet Vaz8 February 2026
German giants Bayern Munich are looking to make moves in the upcoming transfer window. They are keeping a close eye on Arsenal’s Kai Havertz.
Kai Havertz has lost his place in Mikel Arteta’s starting eleven and has been replaced by Viktor Gyokeres. Looking at these dynamics, Bayern Munich is heading to take advantage of this situation.
Havertz’s reduced game-time and a shift to the midfield rather than his natural striker position give the German club a brilliant chance to make a bid for him.
According to Fichajes, Bayern are looking to sign the 26-year-old, believing he will bring versatility and serve as a cover for Harry Kane.
Arsenal have seen how well Havertz has grown into Mikel Arteta’s team, and the fans love him; however, the huge sum they could receive for the striker may be tempting for the Gunners.
Kai Havertz is ready to leave the Emirates
Arsenal are having an exceptional season, topping the Premier League table as well as the UEFA Champions League table. Additionally, they made it to the Carabao Cup final after an ecstatic 4-2 aggregate win against Chelsea, with the goal in the second leg scored by Havertz itself.
The 26-year-old striker, who some feel has had a ‘massive‘ impact for Arteta since his return from injury came to the Emirates in 2023 from Chelsea. He was a key player for the Blues and became Arsenal’s first-choice striker immediately after his transfer, replacing Gabriel Jesus.
With Havertz’s present contract set to end in 2028, a move to Bayern for a regular starting position seems suitable. The Bavarian squad is reportedly preparing a significant cash offer to persuade Arsenal to part ways. However, Arsenal’s take on this deal remains unclear.
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Viktor Gyokeres‘ form has been incredible in recent weeks. He has made crucial contributions to the team and has scored 4 goals in their last 5 games in all competitions.
Although it took him some time to find his place in the team, his improvement has been clearly visible. The fans believe they could see a lot more from him in the season ahead and in the years to come.
The Gunners face Brentford at home in a league game, and it seems like a brilliant opportunity for the Swedish forward to increase his goal tally.
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“He Always Scores Goals Anytime He’s on the Pitch, I Love Playing With Him” — Viktor Gyökeres Names ONE Arsenal Player He Loves Playing With
Viktor Gyökeres has singled out one Arsenal player he absolutely loves sharing the pitch with, and it’s no surprise given the impact the Gunners star has whenever he plays.
Speaking in a recent interview, the prolific striker couldn’t hide his admiration, describing the Arsenal man as someone who “always scores goals anytime he’s on the pitch.” Gyökeres added that playing alongside him makes football easier, more fluid, and far more dangerous for opposition defenses.
A Deadly Connection on the Pitch
Gyökeres praised the player’s movement, intelligence, and instinct inside the box, highlighting how their chemistry naturally creates chances.
“Anytime he’s on the pitch, you know something will happen. He always finds a way to score, and I really enjoy playing with him,” Gyökeres said.
The Arsenal star’s ability to arrive at the right place at the right time has clearly left a strong impression, with Gyökeres emphasizing how confident he feels when linking up with him during attacking phases.
Arsenal Fans Will Love This
For Arsenal supporters, Gyökeres’ comments will only fuel excitement, especially amid ongoing discussions about attacking partnerships and future squad evolution. The striker’s words underline the quality already present at the Emirates and the kind of chemistry that can elevate Arsenal to the next level.
A Compliment That Speaks Volumes
Gyökeres is known for his high standards and relentless style of play, so such praise carries real weight. When a striker of his caliber openly admits he loves playing with a teammate because of their goal-scoring consistency, it says everything about that player’s influence.
With Arsenal continuing to push on multiple fronts, partnerships like this could prove decisive as the season progresses.
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