Arsenal defeated Girona 2-1 to finish third in the Champions League table and clinch a spot in the Round of 16, avoiding the playoff round. It was an odd match, really. Mikel Arteta rotated his side somewhat,

Arsenal travel to Spain for a crucial Champions League encounter against Girona, with the Gunners on the verge of securing their place in the knockout stages and this is the team that Mikel Arteta has gone for.

Arsenal, Liverpool and Aston Villa have both secured their places in the Champions League last 16 knockout stage following Wednesday night's final group matches while Manchester City have made it through to the play-offs after beating Club Brugge.

Arsenal, Manchester City, Liverpool and Aston Villa have learned their fates for the next stage of the Champions League following the conclusion of the league phase. Liverpool had already guaranteed a top-eight spot and a place in the last-16 having won their first seven games in this year’s competition.