Confirmed: Arsenal's two potential Champions League opponents in round of 16, draw on Friday

Arsenal had a fantastic league phase in the Champions League, finishing third with 19 points.

A top-eight spot guaranteed their direct qualification to the last 16 to be played next month.

The Gunners have now discovered their potential opponents after the knockout round play-offs.

Feyenoord recently got the better of AC Milan by a 2-1 aggregate scoreline.

The Dutch outfit have had an underwhelming Eredivisie season in fourth, but they have certainly made a big impression in Europe, beating the likes of Bayern Munich.

If Arsenal were to be drawn against Feyenoord, they could have some old scores to settle.

Former striker Robin van Persie, who has become a pantomime villain for most fans, looks poised to be appointed as the new head coach of Feyenoord in the next few days.

We can expect a noisy and difficult reception for the former Gunners captain at the Emirates Stadium.

Alongside Feyenoord, PSV Eindhoven are the other opponents that Arsenal could be drawn against.

PSV were trailing 2-1 to Juventus after the first leg of the knockout play-off round but managed to overturn the deficit with a stunning 3-1 triumph in extra-time at home last night.

Arsenal and PSV have faced each other in Europe in the last two seasons. The Gunners have won both home games while drawing and losing another on the road to the Dutch side.

Mikel Arteta’s side will play the first leg of the round of 16 in the Netherlands on March 4 or 5, with the second leg in front of their supporters at the Emirates on March 11 or 12.

The Gunners have a potentially favourable draw on their hands, but they can’t take things for granted and must turn up with strong performances to reach the quarter-final stage.

The draw for the rest of the competition will be held on Friday. Arsenal will face one of Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid, Bayern Munich or Bayer Leverkusen if they make the last eight.