European draws

Friday, 16/12/2011

Chelsea and Arsenal were both handed tough draws in the first knockout stages of the Champions League.

Chelsea play Napoli, who knocked Manchester City out at the group stage.

Arsenal are up against Italian giants AC Milan. The last time they met at the San Siro goals from Fabregas and Adebayor sealed an amazing 2-0 victory to earn their place in the quarter-finals.

Gunners boss Arsene Wenger said: "The Italian teams have a history but you don't know how it will go."

Midfielder Jack Wilshere added: "Hard draw but you have to beat the best to win it!"

Barcelona are now favourites to retain the European Cup. Bookies have Real Madrid as second favourites, ahead of Bayern Munich, Chelsea and Arsenal.

Rest of the draw

Lyon v Apoel

Basel v Bayern Munich

Bayer Leverkusen v Barcelona

CSKA Moscow v Real Madrid

Zenit St. Petersburg v Benfica

Marseille v Inter Milan

*First legs are played January 14-15 and 21-22. Second legs March 6-7 and 13-14.

in the Europa League, Manchester United have drawn Dutch giants Ajax; Manchester City will play reigning champions Porto of Portugal and Stoke City were handed the daunting task of taking on Spain's Valencia.

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