When is the Europa League draw? UK start time, how to follow and clubs in round of 16

Though there is still some way to go before anyone lifts the trophy the round of 16 of the Europa League brings silverware ever closer for those clubs that are still standing.

The added incentive of a place in next season's Champions League will likely spice up the latter stages of the competition, with Arsenal among those unlikely to qualify for Europe's premier club competition through domestic league position.

Having made their way through the second leg, Arsenal could face a significantly more prestigious European power in the last 16, with Borussia Dortmund, Atletico Madrid and AC Milan all in hat for the last 16.

Arsenal could draw any of those sides in an open draw with no seeding or country protection, with the exception of the fact that teams from Russia and Ukraine cannot face each other.

When is the draw?

The draw takes place at midday UK time on Friday February 23.

How to follow the draw

The draw will be streamed live on Uefa.com. Alternately, you can follow proceedings in our LIVE blog from 11:30am.

Europa League round-of-16 teams

Ties will be played on Thursdays March 8 and 15.