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Arsenal Draw Celtic

Posted by Steve Fales | Posted in Champions League, World Soccer | Posted on 07-08-2009

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As with what always seems to happen in Europe, whenever two British teams can be drawn together, they often are. Arsenal will play Celtic in the Champions League 3rd qualifying round play-off. The first leg will take place at Celtic Park on August 18/19 with the second taking place a week later at the Emirates on August 25/26. Arsenal could have also been drawn against FC Timisoara, Anderlecht, Fiorentina or Atletico Madrid.

In what should definitely be a cracking tie so early in the season, Arsenal will need to be wary of their northern opposition.