27 Feb 2026 11:27:30
So, a chance of revenge against Gala in the Champs League, then against (most likely) PSG in the next round. If we are going to achieve anything in the Champs League, then we are going to have to do it the hard way. Having to balance this, with our battle for top 5, is going to be difficult, to say the least.
Either way, Arsenal are almost certainly in the final. I have never seen such an easy route to get there before in my life. Arsenal will beat Leverkusen, then they have a choice between Sporting and Bodo Glimt, following that they will face Barcelona in the semi's. Arsenal will wreck Barca's naive defence, no doubt.
I swear, if I watch Arsenal win the treble, with Arteta's anti-Stoke style-football then it is a dark, dark day for football. But, I can see them doing it.
27 Feb 2026 11:40:53
It is the Champions League after all, but our side of the draw is particularly brutal lol.
27 Feb 2026 11:58:33
Faith, if you want to win, you got to go through any and everyone in your path. Including the "brutal ones", lol.
27 Feb 2026 12:18:44
I disagree, Oli. There have been many examples of winners that had one or two easy fixtures during the KO phases, but we tend to say "we need to beat the best to be the best" when, in reality, most of the time it doesn't happen.
27 Feb 2026 12:19:12
I am happy with the draw. Recent history suggests we either go out in the last 16 or get to the final - and nothing in between. Imagine how motivated Arne will be to play PSG again too (if they get past Chelsea). Gooners will be celebrating a place in the final already. We know what happens when they get ahead of themselves.
27 Feb 2026 13:02:54
So glad we avoided Athletico, and if we do get past Gala (not taking any team for granted this season), then I'd rather go up against PSG than Chelsea, as PSG won't park the bus or try and bully our midfield. Genuinely wouldn't be surprised to see Chelsea dump them out, mind.
27 Feb 2026 13:16:41
Arsenal must have the easiest route to the final in the history of this competition.
27 Feb 2026 13:19:03
PSG have not been as good as last season. Monaco gave them a real fright. They're beatable.
27 Feb 2026 13:31:10
I'm with JK. I'd rather go up against PSG than Chelsea if we get past Gala. I've never liked playing English sides in CL. It takes something away from the "romance" of European football.
27 Feb 2026 13:33:58
PSG only turned up in last season's last 16, mind. They were just as poor in the league stage.
27 Feb 2026 13:59:23
Arsenal will never have an easier chance of winning the treble. If they come out of this season with no silverware, they will be the biggest bridesmaids in the history of football.
27 Feb 2026 14:00:31
Just goes to show, if you win the league phase, you're guaranteed an easier draw. Oh wait. ?
27 Feb 2026 14:08:22
Arsenal will have to win the league over 38 games, same as us last season and every other PL winner. And to win the CL, they still have 4 rounds to go, including whoever else would be in the final if they get there.
Rival fans last year who said Liverpool have won the easiest ever Premier League were just being bitter. To now join them, to say similar about Arsenal before they've even won anything, just puts people in that exact same boat.
27 Feb 2026 14:13:27
Let's look at this as the revenge tour. - Gala in last 16. - PSG in the quarters. - Atalanta in the semis (I know they won't get there, but I'd love us to give them a seeing to after the hiding they gave us the other year over two legs).
That being said, I'd rather get beat by Gala than be the ones to let Arsenal win the final. That would be horrific.
27 Feb 2026 14:31:40
If Arsenal win the lot, then they deserve it. It's as simple as that. I don't think they would implode, though. The squad's core has been together for a good couple of seasons. They should win a couple of pieces of silverware this season.
27 Feb 2026 14:34:02
Arsenal will lose to Bodo/Glimt. Bookmark this.
27 Feb 2026 14:47:48
Arsenal won't win the CL & I still can see them bottling the prem! Easier side of the draw isn't relevant in the CL - there are some good sides left in it who are European royalty, which the Gooners are not.
27 Feb 2026 14:50:21
Arsenal will still bottle it lol.
27 Feb 2026 15:23:36
Barcelona will beat Arsenal easily, as Arteta will bottle it against them, trying to win it from free kicks and corners if they get that far. City will beat them in the upcoming cup final, then you will see the arse totally go.
As for us, I think, if Forest last week is anything to go by, we will be lucky to get past Gala, let alone PSG.
27 Feb 2026 15:28:46
No whistling allowed this time though. ?
27 Feb 2026 16:29:58
"Arsenal must have the easiest route to the final in the history of this competition." I bet every other team on that side of the draw are saying the same thing.
27 Feb 2026 19:01:58
I'm always optimistic about winning the European Cup. But not this season. I just need to see some form or some decent performances before I can truly believe the season isn't heading for a complete write off.
27 Feb 2026 21:09:52
I think Arsenal will beat Barca comfortably.
28 Feb 2026 01:21:36
I bet the winner comes from the silver side of the draw. I would put big money on it.