There were storylines across all 18 simultaneous kick-offs – not to mention 64 goals in total – but Aston Villa and Lille securing automatic qualification for the round of 16, as well as Manchester City coming from the elimination zone to reach the knockout phase play-offs, were among the headlines. UEFA.com rounds up all the action.

THE Champions League league phase will conclude TONIGHT – and the action is UNDERWAY. All 36 clubs are in action this evening as the race for a spot in the last-16 heats up. Arsenal just

Ollie Watkins helps Aston Villa into the last 16 of the Champions League with win against Celtic - hours after Arsenal's approach for the England striker was made public.

João Félix and Marco Asensio are candidates to join Aston Villa in this transfer window, according to Monchi, the club's president of football operations.

Gabriel Martinelli and Kai Havertz had Arsenal cruising but Aston Villa launched an amazing comeback and the Gunners were denied a late winner after VAR intervention,

However, Merson believes the acquisition of Isak would lead Arsenal to Premier League glory, hinting that the Gunners should break the bank for him. Writing for Sportskeeda, the pundit said: “We’re talking about the best centre-forward in the league right now in Alexander Isak.

Arsenal look to have received a major boost over Ollie Watkins as they push for a massive striker deal before Monday’s transfer deadline. The Gunners have seen an opening bid snubbed by Aston Villa, but the England international is now said to be open to joining his boyhood club.

Arguments for and against the arrival of Ollie Watkins at Arsenal after the Gunners had a first bid rejected by Aston Villa.

With the January transfer window about to close Arsenal are still expected to make some big new signings, but what shirt numbers are left for them to take?

Arsenal have been told to get a deal for Ollie Watkins over the line by bidding £100m. Mikel Arteta’s side have already had one offer turned down for the England star.

The first thing we are going to do with the money we receive from the sale of Durán is to keep a portion of it because of the Fair Play rules, which are very demanding. A significant part of the income will go towards that.