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Arsenal favourites against Leverkusen in Champions League last 16
- On Wednesday, Arsenal enter the Champions League last 16 as favourites to face Bayer Leverkusen after winning all eight league-phase matches.
- Bayer Leverkusen are still rebuilding after a tumultuous summer of departures, including coach Xabi Alonso and key players, leaving them sixth in the Bundesliga as they face transition.
- Leverkusen's play-off win over Olympiacos was their first Champions League knockout victory since 2002, while William Saliba has missed Arsenal's past two matches with an ankle issue but could return.
- A win would send Arsenal into a tie with either Bodo/Glimt or Sporting and keep Arsenal pursuing multiple trophies this season without a European title.
- The tie will test Bayer Leverkusen's rebuilding work against Arsenal's momentum as Premier League leaders chase a first European crown and four trophies this season.
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Bayer Leverkusen has a very difficult task to solve in the eighth final of the Champions League. On this Wednesday, the Rheinländer will receive FC Arsenal for the start of the match.
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