Arsenal will be forced to play their Europa League round of 32 at 5pm, UEFA have confirmed.

UEFA regulations do not allow teams from the same city to play on the same day.

With Chelsea receiving priority after winning the FA Cup, Arsenal have been given the early time slot.

A statement from UEFA read: "Due to the city clash between Chelsea FC and Arsenal FC, and in order to respect the sporting criteria of the competition (both teams are seeded and have to play the return leg of their respective round of 32 ties at home), one of the two return-leg matches will be played on a Wednesday.

"In accordance with the principles set by the Club Competitions Committee, Chelsea FC have priority, having won the national domestic cup. Arsenal FC with therefore play their return leg in the round of 32 at home on Wednesday 20 February 2019, at 18.00 CET (17.00 GMT), irrespective of their opponents."

The Gunners have drawn BATE Borisov for the tie, while Chelsea will face Malmo.