Premier League table toppers Arsenal have been drawn to face Sporting Lisbon in the Europa League round of 16.

The Gunners avoided the extra round of the playoffs by finishing top of the group stage. They would face Sporting over 2 legs in March – 9th & 16th.

This will be the third time Arsenal will be drawn against Sporting Lisbon in Europe and the Portuguese side are yet to score against the Gunners.

The game will be a sort of reunion for Hector Bellerin and a possible debut for Kiwior.

The full draw:

Union Berlin vs Union Saint-Gilloise
Sevilla vs Fenerbahce
Juventus vs SC Freiburg
Bayer Leverkusen vs Ferencvaros
Sporting Lisbon vs Arsenal
Manchester United vs Real Betis
AS Roma vs Real Sociedad
Shakhtar Donestsk vs Feyenoord

Next is a visit by Leicester City.

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