Arsenal Europa League clash with Benfica could be one-off tie at neutral venue

Arsenal and their manager Mikel Arteta, pictured, could face Benfica in a one-off tie on neutral territory (Andy Rain/PA)

Arsenal and Benfica’s Europa League last-32 tie could be played as a one-off tie on neutral territory under new rules issued by tournament organisers UEFA.

The two-leg tie is set to run into difficulties because of strict new UK coronavirus rules on arrivals from Portugal.