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Aditya Gokhale

Women's Champions League draw: Arsenal, Chelsea & debutants Man Utd discover opponents for new league phase as Mary Earps set for Red Devils reunion

The draw for the new-look UEFA Women's Champions League league phase has thrown up some mouthwatering fixtures for England's representatives. Arsenal, Chelsea and debutants Manchester United have all learned their opponents, with heavyweight clashes, tricky away days and reunions on the horizon. Mary Earps' return to the Red Devils with Paris Saint-Germain will also be a standout storyline.

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    Who will Man Utd face in the Women's Champions League?

    Manchester United’s debut campaign sees them thrown straight into the deep end with ties against Lyon, Wolfsburg, PSG, Juventus, Valarenga and Atletico Madrid. Their home fixtures will bring Earps back to Manchester with PSG, alongside Lyon and Valarenga. Away days in Germany, Italy and Spain ensure Marc Skinner’s side face a real baptism of fire.

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  • Arsenal go in defence of UWCL crown

    Arsenal’s draw includes a mix of European heavyweights and emerging forces as they look to retain their title. Renee Slegers’ team will host Lyon, Real Madrid and Twente, while travelling to Bayern, Benfica and Leuven. The Gunners’ meetings with Lyon and Bayern stand out as marquee clashes.

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    Chelsea learn opponents in bid to end European hurt

    Chelsea, semi-finalists last season, will meet Barcelona, Wolfsburg, Roma, St Polten, Paris FC and Twente under the new league-phase format. Sonia Bompastor’s side will enjoy three games at home versus Barca, Roma and Paris.

  • Barcelona & Lyon set for mammoth fixtures

    Beyond the English clubs, there are several blockbuster ties to look forward to across the continent. Barcelona will lock horns with Bayern Munich, while Lyon’s showdown with Wolfsburg promises fireworks.

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