Pot Three: CSKA Moscow, Dynamo Kiev, Lyon, Olympiakos, Galatasaray, Roma, Shakhtar Donetsk, Sevilla
This is where drawing Barcelona might be a bit of a blessing in disguise, as it would rule out the possibility of the same team coming up against back-to-back Europa League winners Sevilla.
Unai Emery’s side managed to complement their continental success with a strong domestic campaign in which they finished fifth, and have strengthened their squad with a couple of big signings.
On balance, a group including Barcelona and Lyon, who Arsenal beat 6-0 in the Emirates Cup earlier this summer, would perhaps be more negotiable than one which comprised of PSG and Sevilla.
Pot three includes several unpleasant away trips to places such as Istanbul, Ukraine and Russia, so Greek champions Olympiakos undoubtedly present the kindest draw and the best opportunity for six points.
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