WHY ARSENAL ARE NOT IN EUROPA LEAGUE ACTION THIS WEEK AS MANCHESTER UNITED FACE BARCELONA

Why are Arsenal not playing Europa League football this week? Some have asked as Mikel Arteta‘s side sit out the Round of 32.

The Gunners are not in European action this week despite the fact Manchester United take on Barcelona and RB Salzburg clash with Roma, among other mouthwatering encounters.

So, why are Arsenal not playing Europa League football as well? Let’s take a look…

Well, the answer is actually quite straightforward.

Manchester United, Barcelona and others are in Europa League action this week due to the fact they didn’t win their respective groups.

However, Arsenal managed to win Group A ahead of PSV Eindhoven, finishing with 15 points from a possible 18.

As a reward for their efforts, they were allowed to bypass the Round of 32 and go straight into the Round of 16.