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UEL last 16 draw date & time as Chelsea and Arsenal learn their fates

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Arsenal and Chelsea move one step closer in their bid to lift the Europa League trophy.

The Gunners came in guns blazing to overturn the  first leg deficit against BATE to make the aggregate 3-1 at Emirates Stadium.

Maurzio Sarri's side won both legs of their clash against Malmo with a strong second-half performance in the second leg  which saw Olivier Giroud, Ross Barkley and Callum Hudson-Odoi score at Stamford Bridge.

We provide you with everything you need to know for Europa League last-16 draw including teams that progressed and who Arsenal and Chelsea can face plus worst and best scenarios for London clubs.

When and what time is the draw?

The round of 16 draw for Europa League tournament takes place at 13pm CET on Friday 22nd February.

How to watch draw?

UK viewers can watch Europa League last 16 draw live on BT Sport 2/4K UHD for UK.

Where is the draw taking place?

The draw takes place at UEFA's headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland.

How does the draw work?

There will be no seedlings or country protection meaning all teams are eligible to face each other. (NOTE: Any restrictions will be announced ahead of draw)

The first team drawn gets the first leg of their Europa League round of 16 clash at home with the second leg then played at oppositions home ground.

Who are the Europa League last-16 teams?

Chelsea (ENG)/ Arsenal (ENG)/ Napoli (ITA)/ Sevilla (ESP)/ Zenit (RUS)/ Benfica (POR)/ Dynamo Kyiv (UKR)/ Rennes (FRA)/ Krasnodar (RUS)/ Slavia Prague (CZE)/ Inter Milan (ITA)/ Villarreal (ESP)/ Valencia (ESP)/ Eintracht Frankfurt (GER)/ Red Bull Salzburg (AUT)/ Dinamo Zagreb (CRO)

Who can Chelsea and Arsenal face?

With no seedings or country protection it's possible for Arsenal and Chelsea to clash in the round of 16.

However, there are fourteen other European clubs they can also face at this stage of the tournament.

Best case scenario

Chelsea:

Blues would be confident facing Benfica having won against the Portuguese side in all  three of their encounters in the Champions League.

Arsenal:

The Gunners would be lucky to get Villarreal who are presently 18th in La Liga and have failed to win against the North London side previously on four occasions (2 wins 2 draws).

Worst case scenario

London sides clashing would most likely be the worst case scenario at this stage of the tournament. Firstly it means no European trip for fans and secondly it means hopes of an English side winning the Europa League are pinned on one team.

The biggest threat to both sides would come from Napoli who entered the Europa League  tournament after being knocked out in the Champions League group stage. The Italian side are currently second to Serie A leaders Juventus and secured a dominant win in both Europa League last 32 legs against Zurich.

Other teams Arsenal and Chelsea will want to avoid are Sevilla, Inter Milan and Valencia.

Shortest and longest trip for Arsenal and Chelsea

The shortest and probably most disappointing trip for Arsenal and Chelsea fans is a head-to-head clash which would see them travel a measly 8.2 miles.

Whereas the longest journey would see London sides travel an impressive 1829 miles by plane to face Russian side Krasnodar.

Here are air miles to each destination for London clubs:

London (Emirates Stadium to Stamford Bridge) - 8.2 miles 

Rennes (FRA) - 244 miles 

Eintracht Frankfurt (GER) - 396 miles 

Inter Milan (ITA) - 596 miles

Red Bull Salzburg (AUT) - 638 miles 

Slavia Prague (CZE) - 645 miles 

Dinamo Zagreb (CRO) - 831 miles 

Valencia (ESP)- 832 miles 

Villarreal (ESP) - 854 miles

Benfica (POR) - 985 miles 

Napoli (ITA) - 1,004 miles

Sevilla (ESP) - 1,017 miles

Zenit St Petersburg - 1,304 miles 

Dynamo Kyiv UKR) - 1,325 miles

Krasnodar (RUS) - 1,829 miles

Key Dates

7 March: Round of 16, first leg

14 March: Round of 16, second leg

15 March: Quarter-final & semi-final draw

11 April: Quarter-finals, first leg

18 April: Quarter-finals, second leg

2 May: Semi-finals, first leg

9 May: Semi-finals, second leg

29 May: Final – Olympic Stadium, Baku

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