Published on 12:00 AM, December 12, 2017

Arsenal draw Swedish minnows

Arsenal will face Swedish minnows Ostersund whilst Celtic drew Russians Zenit St Petersburg in the draw for the Europa League last 32 on Monday.

The Gunners will need to get past a Swedish side coached by Englishman Graham Potter, a former journeyman footballer now 42 and who led Ostersund to the Swedish Cup last season.

Potter, the only English manager in European competition, has taken the side from the Swedish fourth division to the top flight in six seasons and will now lead them out at Arsenal's Emirates Stadium in a dream match-up for the Swedes.

Back to the grim realities, Brendan Rodgers' Celtic face the 2008 UEFA Cup champions in the form of Roberto Mancini's ambitious Zenit, third in Russia last term and third in the standings now.