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The Europa League draw rule that Arsenal and Chelsea fans must be aware of
ARSENAL and Chelsea must be aware of an important Europa League rule from this point on in the competition.
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The Premier League duo are in action tonight as they look to book their place in the quarter-finals.
Chelsea lead Dynamo Kiev 3-0 from the first leg at Stamford Bridge and will expect to make it into the last eight.
It could be more difficult for Arsenal though as they trail French outfit Rennes 3-1 after a disastrous first leg.
Defender Sokratis was sent off as the Gunners fell to an abject defeat.
The Europa League draw takes place from 12pm tomorrow following the Champions League draw an hour before.
And the Premier League sides could face each other for the first time in the competition.
Country protection will be lifted meaning Arsenal could take on Chelsea if both make it into the quarter-finals.
It also means Inter Milan could take on Napoli and Valencia could face Sevilla should they all progress to the last eight.
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The semi-final draw will also take place immediately following the quarter-final ties being decided.
Express Sport will bring you complete coverage of both the Champions League and Europa League draws.
The quarter-final will take place on April 11 and 18.
This year’s final takes place in Baku at the Olympic Stadium on Wednesday, May 29.
Europa League draw: Who is in the quarter final draw?
The eight teams will be confirmed after tonight’s round of 16 second legs.
Chelsea OR Dynamo Kiev
Frankfurt OR Inter Milan
Dinamo Zagreb OR Benfica
Napoli OR Salzburg
Valencia OR Krasnodar
Sevilla OR Slavia Prague
Arsenal OR Rennes
Zenit OR Villarreal