Europa League last 16 draw: Fixtures and dates in full as Arsenal and Chelsea discover opponents

Arsenal and Chelsea have discovered their opponents in the last 16 of the Europa League (see draw in full below).

Chelsea (4-1) began the day as favourites for the Europa League with Napoli (5-1), Arsenal (6-1), Sevilla (9-1) and Inter (10-1) following behind.

Triumph in this competition would seal automatic qualification for next year’s Champions League – a tantalising prospect, particularly for Chelsea and Arsenal with Manchester United tightening their grip on fourth place in the Premier League.

Europa League draw – in full

Chelsea vs Dynamo Kiev

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When are the fixtures?

Last 16 fixtures in the Europa League will be played on Thursdays 7 and 14 March.

The final of this year’s competition will take place in Baku, Azerbaijan on 29 May.

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