Manchester City have been handed almost the worst possible draw in the Champions League, which could be good for Arsenal.

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 31: Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City, looks on prior to the Premier League match between Manchester City and Everton FC at Etihad Stadium on December 31, 2022 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND: Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City, looks on prior to the Premier League match between Manchester City and Everton FC at Etihad Stadium on December 31, 2022. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)

UEFA carried out the Champions League quarter-final, semi-final, and final draw on Friday morning, and things couldn’t have gone much worse for Manchester City.

Man City’s Champions League Draw: Bayern Munich and potential semi-final opponents

In the quarter-finals, City have drawn Bayern Munich, who are always a tough opponent. Pep Guardiola’s side would then face either Chelsea or Real Madrid in the semi-finals, depending on who wins.

After demolishing RB Leipzig in the last round, City are unlikely to get such an easy ride in their next couple of Champions League ties, which could help Arsenal.

City’s Champions League fixtures are sandwiched in around Premier League games, and Guardiola may end up having to rotate between the competitions.

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Fixture Congestion: The impact on Manchester City’s Premier League campaign

Let’s take a look at the relevant sections of their fixture list:

Quarter-final

  • Sunday, 9th April: Southampton vs Manchester City
  • Tuesday/Wednesday, 11/12th April: Manchester City vs Bayern
  • Sunday, 16th April: Manchester City vs Leicester City
  • Tuesday/Wednesday, 18/19th April: Bayern vs Manchester City
  • Sunday, 23rd April: Brighton vs Manchester City (subject to change if City make the FA Cup semi-final)

Semi-final

  • Saturday, 6th May: Manchester City vs Leeds United
  • Tuesday/Wednesday, 9/10th May: Semi-final 1st leg (away)
  • Saturday, 13th May: Everton vs Manchester City
  • Tuesday/Wednesday, 16/17th May: Semi-final 2nd leg (home)
  • Saturday, 20th May: Manchester City vs Chelsea
Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta applauds the fans following during the English Premier League football match between Fulham and Arsenal at Craven Cottage in London on March 12, 2023. (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)
Arsenal’s Spanish manager Mikel Arteta applauds the fans following during the English Premier League football match between Fulham and Arsenal at Craven Cottage in London on March 12, 2023. (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal’s Advantage: Europa League exit could help Their title race

Meanwhile, Arsenal’s elimination from the Europa League means they’ll get those same midweeks off.

Whilst it’s disappointing to be out of the competition, it should certainly help the team to focus.

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