Arsenal icon Paul Merson has named the one team he wants his former club to avoid playing in the Champions League knockout phase this term. The Gunners have all-but already sealed their spot in the quarter-finals having beaten PSV Eindhoven 7-1 in their first leg last-16 clash last week.

Former Arsenal midfielder Paul Merson has shared his view on the Gunners' chances in this season's Champions League.

Arsenal legend Paul Merson has named the one team he doesn’t want his former club to face in the Champions League knockout stages. The Gunners have all but booked their slot in the quarter-finals, having hammered PSV Eindhoven 7-1 in their first-leg last-16 clash last week.

Arsenal's ultimate goal this season is winning Champions League'

Mikel Arteta called on Arsenal to take the “next step” after booking their place in the Champions League last eight in successive seasons for the first time in 15 years. Oleksandr Zinchenko and Declan Rice were on the scoresheet as the Gunners drew 2-2 with PSV Eindhoven at the Emirates Stadium to win 9-3 on aggregate after dealing the Eredivisie side a 7-1 drubbing in the reverse fixture.