The Europa League 2018-19 group stage fixtures have been confirmed, with Arsenal and Chelsea both facing long trips in pursuit of glory.
The Gunners, last season's semi-finalists, were drawn in Group E alongside Portuguese club Sporting Lisbon, Azerbaijan champions Qarabag and Ukrainian outfit Vorskla.
Portuguese club Sporting have started their domestic campaign unbeaten despite a troublesome summer that saw seven players cancel their contracts following an attack by fans at the training ground last season.
Arsenal boss Unai Emery has won the competition three times as manager of Sevilla.
Chelsea will have to cover some serious distance on their return to Europe's second-tier competition for the first time since they lifted the trophy in 2013.
Arsenal group fixtures
20/09/18 | Vorskla (h) | 8pm
04/10/18 | Qarabag (a) | 5.55pm
25/10/18 | Sporting (a) | 5:55pm
08/11/18 | Sporting (h) | 8pm
29/11/18 | Vorskla (a) | 5:55pm
13/12/18 | Qarabag (h) | 8pm
Chelsea group fixtures
20/09/18 | PAOK (a) | 5.55pm
04/10/18 | Mol Vidi (h) | 8pm
25/10/18 | BATE (h) | 8pm
08/11/18 | BATE (a) | 5.55pm
29/11/18 | PAOK (h) | 8pm
13/12/18 | Mol Vidi (a) | 5.55pm
