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When is the UEFA Champions League group draw? What pots are Arsenal, Man City, Leicester, Tottenham, and Celtic in? Seeding plus TV channel info

More than any other competition, the Champions League is the highlight of the club calendar. Football fans can begin salivating over the big fixtures once again with the Champions League group stage draw on August 25.

On Thursday the groups for the new season will be drawn. Leicester City are making their debut in Europe's elite club competition, while Manchester City assured their entry with a dominant victory against Steaua Bucharest in the play-offs. They are joined by Arsenal and Tottenham from England.

Sportsmail has put together a guide to what to expect from Thursday's draw.

The Champions League group stage draw takes place on August 25 at 5pm British time
The Champions League group stage draw takes place on August 25 at 5pm British time

When is the Champions League group stage draw?