Arsenal’s Europa League clash with Benfica set to be played in Rome

The first leg of Arsenal’s Europa League last-32 match against Benfica will be played in Rome. Picture: Andrew Matthews/PA

The first leg of Arsenal’s Europa League last-32 match against Benfica will be played in Rome, it is understood.

The UK is implementing strict coronavirus quarantine rules around people returning from Portugal, which has forced the February 18 match to be moved from Lisbon to neutral territory.