Arsenal set for Italian test in last 16 of the competition
Arsenal draw Roma in the Champions League
Arsenal will play AS Roma in the First Knockout Round of the Champions League.
Arsène Wenger's team were paired with the Italian giants when the draw for the last 16 of this season's competition took place at UEFA Headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland on Friday.
The first leg will take place at Emirates Stadium on February 24 with the return leg at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome - the venue for this season's Final - on March 11.
Arsenal.com will have reaction from the draw later today. Stay close to the official club website for ticket information.
Champions League draw:
Chelsea v Juventus
Villarreal v Panathinaikos
Sporting Lisbon v Bayern Munich
Atletico Madrid v FC Porto
Lyon v Barcelona
Real Madrid v Liverpool
Arsenal v AS Roma
Inter Milan v Manchester United
2008/09 UEFA Champions League
First knockout round – to be played 24 February and 11 March
[Friday, December 19, 2008]
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