The Gunners will be hoping for a kind draw (Picture: Chloe Knott – Danehouse/Getty Images)

Arsenal will find out who they will play in the Champions League group stage 2023/24 when the draw takes place in Monaco later this afternoon.

Their runners-up spot in last season’s epic Premier League title race with Manchester City secured Arsenal’s return to the top table of European football for the first time since 2016/17.

And having added to an already hugely talented squad with the additions of Declan Rice and Kai Havertz in the summer transfer window, expectations are high that Mikel Arteta’s side can enjoy a deep run in the competition after Christmas.

So, with the countdown clock ticking towards the start of the draw ceremony in the glittery Principality, let’s take a look at Arsenal’s potential Champions League group stage opponents.
Who could Arsenal face in the Champions League group stage"

Arsenal have been placed in Pot 2 and they will be drawn together with one team from Pots 1, 3 and 4.

Arteta has guided Arsenal back to the big time (Picture: Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Real Madrid, Manchester United, Inter Milan, Borussia Dortmund, Atletico Madrid, RB Leipzig and Porto have also been drawn in Pot 2.

However, UEFA rules state that two cubs from the same country cannot be drawn together – meaning that Manchester City and Newcastle are off the cards.

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