Format, fixtures, more ]Premier League sides Manchester United (3rd - 18 points) and Tottenham (4th - 17 points) are two of the eight that will avoid the first knockout round. Lazio (19 points) finished top with Athletic Bilbao behind them only on goal difference.

Who Manchester United could face in Europa League last-16 after knockout play-off draw - The Europa League stands as United’s best chance of getting back into the Champions League this season

It was a strong night for British clubs in this year’s new-look Europa League, as Manchester United, Tottenham and Rangers all safely secured progression into the round of 16. A pair of second-half goals from Diogo Dalot and Kobbie Mainoo saw the unbeaten Red Devils overcome Romanian minnows FCSB,