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UEFA rule bans Arsenal playing Inter Milan away.

A new UEFA rule means Arsenal cannot face Inter Milan away from home in the Champions League league phase. Arsenal have played at Inter's San Siro stadium for the past two seasons. If Arsenal are drawn against Inter, the game will have to be played at the Emirates Stadium.

By BriefTea Editorial · 26 August 2026 at 16:09

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