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Champions League last-16 draw is simulated by AI supercomputer - and it's bad news for Arsenal and Aston Villa

An AI supercomputer has simulated the draw for the last-16 of the Champions League following the conclusion of the play-off round on Wednesday night.

The play-offs threw up numerous surprises as European giants AC Milan, Juventus and Manchester City all suffered an early exit.

Now, a supercomputer has shared its predictions for the next round of the competition in what is mixed news for English clubs.

Arsenal and Aston Villa are both predicted to suffer shock exits at the hands of their last-16 opponents - with a forecast that they will beaten by PSV and Borussia Dortmund respectively.