UEFA has disqualified Ukrainian side Metalist Kharkiv from all European competitions for the forthcoming season.

It follows an investigation into match-fixing allegations.

They were due to compete in the Champions League play-offs against Schalke.

UEFA have decided to replace Kharkiv with Greek side PAOK who they beat in the third qualifying round..

Metalist Kharviv has the opportunity to appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport which would see them reinstated temporarily.

Arsenal's opponents Fenerbahce also face a similar threat.