as the anticipation for this season's Champions League builds Arsenal fans are buzzing with excitement over the draw that has set the stage for an exhilarating set of fixtures the Gunners are set to face some of Europe's Elite clubs in a brand new league phase format marking a significant shift in the competition structure with eight thrilling matches ahead Arsenal's path to the knockout stages is lined with challenges and opportunities first on the list are the formidable Paris St Germain that is PSG the French Champions who have dominated League 1 for years while PSG has a history of falling short in the Champions League their consistent presence in the latter stages of the competition makes them a daunting opponent Arsenal's previous encounters with PSG have been tightly contested and this season promises to be no different especially with the parisians eager to finally clench the coveted European trophy next Arsenal will face Italian Giants Inter Milan the reigning Sera Champions known for their strong defensive play and tactical discipline Inter Milan is a team with a rich European pedigree having won the Champions League three times Arsenal fans will fondly remember the Gunner famous 5-1 victory at the sanero in 2003 and they will be hoping for a repeat of that historic night shakar detet the Ukrainian Champions also stand in Arsenal's path known for their technical prowess and ability to unearth hidden gems shakar is a team that has consistently punched above its weight in European competitions Arsenal has had mixed results against them in the past with memorable wins and unexpected losses making this fix one to watch closely Atlanta the reigning Europa League holders are another intriguing opponent the Italian side has been on a remarkable rise in recent years with their high energy attacking style earning them plotts across Europe this will be the first time Arsenal faces Atlanta adding an element of the unknown to this encounter dinamo Zagreb the Croatian Champions are no strangers to European competition Arsenal has faced them on several occasions with the most recent meetings resulting in mixed outcomes din's ability to upset bigger teams makes them a potential banana skin in the group Sporting Lisbon the Portuguese Champions are another familiar Foe for Arsenal the Gunners have faced sporting multiple times in the past with a largely positive record however Sporting's recent form and their domestic dominance suggest that they will be a tough tough nut to crack Monaco the runners up in France last season bring a blend of Youth and experience to the table Arsenal's last encounter with Monaco ended in disappointment with the French side eliminating the Gunners from the Champions League in 2015 this rematch offers Arsenal a chance to set the record straight lastly there's Jona a club making its debut in European competition the Spanish side had an incredible season in La Liga finishing third and securing their place in the Champions League for the first time while they may be newcomers their impressive domestic form suggests they cannot be underestimated with these fixtures set Arsenal's Champions League campaign is poised to be an exciting Journey each match offers its own set of challenges but with the right approach the Gunners have a genuine shot at progressing deep into the competition the road to European glory is never easy but Arsenal's blend of talent experience and determination will make them a team to watch this season fans around the world will be eagerly following every kick hoping that this could be the year Arsenal finally adds another major European trophy to their illustrious history stay subscribed for more videos