Uefa Europa League NewsMan United to Face AC Milan in the Europa League Last-16 Tie
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Manchester United will play the seven-time Champions League winners, AC Milan in the last-16 of the Europa League.

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United sets up a thrilling reunion with Zlatan Ibrahimovic as AC Milan was paired with Solskjaer’s side in the last-16 of the Europa League. In the round of 32, United made a light work of Real Sociedad progressing 4-0 on aggregate after a thrilling first leg in Spain. However, the side faces a tougher assignment in the coming round.

AC Milan found life tougher against Red Star Belgrade but eventually progressed on away goals. However, Ibrahimovic is still in fine form at the age of 39 and will hold no fear on the return to Old Trafford.

Being paired with AC Milan means Solskjaer’s side face a brutal run of fixtures. They face Chelsea, Crystal Palace, and Manchester City in the Premier League, the home leg of the last-16 tie before a match-up against top-four chasing West Ham ahead of the second leg of the Europa League last-16 in Milan.

Meanwhile, history does not favor United in the match-up given they have been eliminated from four of their five UEFA European knockout ties against AC Milan.

Arsenal vs Olympiacos

Arsenal was three minutes away from elimination at the hands of Benfica on Thursday night. However, they were handed a quick return to Greece where they will face Olympiacos.

Captain Aubameyang struck late in the 87th minute to salvage Gunner’s season. And now, they will be looking for similar success on their return to Greece for the next round.

Mikel Arteta’s side has only one avenue left for a trophy this season. They will go into the last-16 as favorites against the Greek side despite their inconsistent performances in the Europa League.

For Arsenal’s north London rivals Tottenham, they also start their last-16 tie on the road as Jose Mourinho’s side were paired with Croatia’s Dinamo Zagreb.

The last-16 matches will take place on 11th and 18th March. This time, there will be alternative venues due to travel arrives that blighted the round of 32 still to be determined.