Arsenal and Tottenham are in the middle of some Champions League fixture chaos(Image: Alex Bierens de Haan - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images)

Arsenal and Tottenham are facing the nightmare of fixture scheduling drama as UEFA Champions League expansion and a new format play havoc with fan travel.

This is due to how the new UEFA rules governing knockout rounds work. Both Arsenal and Tottenham qualified for the last-16 due to finishing in the top eight of the league phase of the competition. They are both, therefore, guaranteed to face a side that makes it through the two-legged play-off round ongoing this week, while both will play their second legs at home.

Ahead of the Champion s League draw for the round of 16 on Friday, the Premier League warned that Arsenal's fixture against Everton on Sunday, March 15 may need to be rearranged.

A statement from the Premier League read: “The Premier League confirmed the above fixtures on 21 January (Fixture Amendment 14) and advised UEFA that clubs scheduled to play on Sunday 15 March would not be available to play Champions League fixtures on Tuesday 17 March.

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