Europa

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They’re both difficult to call, with Manchester United and Newcastle United duking it out at Wembley on Sunday afternoon in the denouement of the Carabao Cup, while Celtic take on Rangers in the final of the Viaplay League Cup at Hampden Park. Before those showpiece events there’s plenty of league business to be taken care of and we’ll bring you news from the various managerial press conferences scheduled for today. The fans, the staff and my teammates have been great with me from the moment I joined and I want to be great for them. The 50-year-old Serb is a former manager of Red Star Belgrade, Mechelen, Standard Liege and has been involved with the China under-age and senior set-up since 2018. He also said Gabriel Jesus is nearing a comeback having been out since the World Cup, but had no further updates on the contract negotiatians between either Bukayo Saka or William Saliba and the club. “I just want to keep working hard and performing for Everton.

The UEFA Europa League last-16 draw is taking place in Nyon, Switzerland later today with the likes of Manchester United, Sevilla, Roma and Juventus all ...

With a run of 10 Premier League games ending with the rematch against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium, Arsenal know going into the game with momentum will be key. [lost just once in Group A and will now be aiming to reach the final ](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/news/europa-league-draw-arsenal-live-26316108)of the competition despite looking good for Champions League qualification in the Premier League. Although the fixture schedule has been relatively busy for Arsenal since the completion of the World Cup, their next seven games come in a 23-day period, which is due to test Mikel Arteta and his side to the maximum. Arsenal find out their Europa League round of 16 opponents today after the first knockout round of the competition ended last night. Bukayo Saka appeared to be fouled significantly more times than the number of free-kicks were awarded in the World Cup clash between England and France last year. Arsenal await to find out their opponents in the Europa League round of 16 stage today. Manchester United are the only other English team still involved in the Europa League after they beat Barcelona 4-3 on aggregate after coming from behind to win 2-1 at Old Trafford. The round of 16 games take place next month. The Europa League round of 16 draw is scheduled to start today at 12pm (GMT). The Brazilian has been edging closer to returning to action after weeks of rehabilitation from a knee injury he sustained during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Jesus has proved to be a key member of Arteta's squad this season before suffering his injury, scoring five times and providing a further five assists in 14 Premier League appearances. Arsenal have already faced Juventus this season, losing 2-0 in a mid-season friendly is one of the strangest games I've witnessed.

With all that being said, keep up with the draw and all the reaction, below. SEEDED TEAMS: Union Saint-Gilloise, Arsenal, SC Freiburg, Ferencvaros, Feyenoord, ...

The Europa League last-16 draw will be broadcast live in the United Kingdom on BT Sport 1 at 11am GMT. “He was probably angry about the result and a bit crazy already. I think this is another step because when you can beat Barcelona – one of the best teams in this moment in Europe – your belief can be really strong because then I think you are able to beat anyone.” If we do the right things, if we follow the rules, if we follow principles and show discipline and team spirit, I think this team can achieve a lot. Dmitrovic, who had a brief spell at Charlton earlier in his career, wrestled the pitch invader to the ground before stewards arrived to take the individual away. Probably the pair best avoided for the Gunners. He's going through all the bits and pieces. On the end there. Paulo Dybala was among the goals. And Feyenoord is my childhood team so.. Simply register with Betfred, place a £10 wager and you will receive £40 in bonuses! [Get £40 in bonuses when you bet £10 with Betfred](https://bfpartners.click/o/1uTLBh?site_id=104967)!

West Ham will also find out who they face in the Europa Conference League knockout rounds.

[Manchester United](https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/manchester-united) have been drawn to face Real Betis in the last 16 of the Europa League. [West Ham](https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/west-ham-united) are involved in that one after finishing top of their group and despite struggles in the Premier League this year the Hammers have been solid competitors in Europe. [ Europa League](https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/europa-league) last-16 takes place this morning as the group stage winners are paired against the play-off winners in the knockout rounds. [Manchester United](https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/manchester-united) are also through after defeating Barcelona in the two-legged play-off. [Arsenal learn Europa League last-16 opponents](https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/arsenal-europa-league-fixtures-opponents-draw-b2288819.html) Sivasspor (TUR) [Arsenal](https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/arsenal) were among the eight clubs to top their respective Europa League group so are seeded for the draw which takes place at 11am. Basel (SUI) Fiorentina (ITA) Gent (BEL) Lazio (ITA) Anderlecht (BEL)

Follow Sportsmail's live blog for the Europa League last-16 draw, as Arsenal and Manchester United await their fate.

Scholes said: 'It is still on. He’s really pushing the boundaries right now.’ The knee is not reacting, so really positive. 'Aaron Wan-Bissaka had a lot of space on the right side, we didn't use enough. We're live now for the Europa League round of 16 draw! Union Berlin v Union SG [Erik ten Hag](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/erik-ten-hag/index.html)'s side overcame [Barcelona](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/teampages/barcelona.html) 4-3 on aggregate in a thrilling play-off round tie and now encounter another team from LaLiga next month. Thanks for following along to our coverage. Sevilla v Fenerbahce Juventus v SC Freiburg Sporting Lisbon v Arsenal Bayern Leverkusen v Ferencvarosi

The other pot of eight teams, meanwhile, will contain the teams that made it through this month's knockout round playoffs. They are: Union Berlin (GER)

Held at UEFA HQ in Nyon, Switzerland, the event is due to get underway at 11am local time. Freiburg (GER) Arsenal (ENG) Sevilla (ESP) Sporting (POR) Roma (ITA) Leverkusen (GER) Juventus (ITA) Fred then levelled for United, before his compatriot fired in the goal sent Erik ten Hag’s men through. Union Berlin (GER) UEFA deputy secretary-general Giorgio Marchetti is on stage, and sends a message of support to Turkey and Syria in the wake of the earthquakes that have hit the two countries. This season's Europa League final, incidentally, is to be held at the Puskás Arena in Budapest on 31 May.

Unseeded teams: Bayer Leverkusen, Juventus, Manchester United, Roma, Sevilla, Shakhtar Donetsk, Sporting Lisbon, Union Berlin. Arsenal cannot face Manchester ...