Both clubs will see this as a realistic route to next season Champions League and the two English teams enter the competition as the two favorites to take home the trophy in Budapest in May.
Jose Mourinho’s Rome will appreciate their chances too, following success in the inaugural Europa Conference League, as strong Champions League teams will fall for the knockout stages as always.
But before that, the focus is on the group stage and all that will be revealed in this week’s draw.
When is the Europa League group stage draw?
The draw will take place on Friday, August 26, 2022.
It is held in Istanbul, Turkey.
What time is the Europa League group stage draw?
The draw is currently scheduled for 12:00 BST.
Have the pots been determined?
At the moment, 19 of the 32 teams that will participate in the group stage of the Europa League have been confirmed.
Roma have earned their place by winning the Europa Conference League last season, while Manchester United and Arsenal qualify through their finishing positions in the Premier League.
The full list of teams will be confirmed prior to the draw once the Champions League and Europa League play-offs are completed.
While a number of clubs already know which pot they will end up in for the draw, there are nine that have guaranteed their place in the group stage, but their pot for the draw will not be confirmed until the qualifying rounds have been played.
These are the teams that have already secured their place in the group stage draw.
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/ APJar 1
Roma, Manchester United, Arsenal, Lazio, Braga, Red Star Belgrade, Dynamo Kyiv
Jar 2
PSV, Rennes, Monaco, Real Sociedad, Qarabag, Malmo, Ludogrets
jar 3
Sheriff, Real Betis, Midtjylland, Bodo Glimt, Ferencvaros, Union Berlin
Jar 4
Freiburg, Fenerbache, Nantes, HJK, Sturm Graz, Larnaca
How can I view the Europa League group stage draw?
TV channel: The draw will be broadcast live on BT Sport 1.
Live Stream: BT Sport subscribers can watch the draw via the BT Sport app or website, while the draw will also be broadcast for free through UEFA’s YouTube and social media channels.
Live blog: You can also follow all the action of the draw via Standard Sport’s live blog.
When will the Europa League group stage matches be played?
Matchday 1: September 8, 2022
Matchday 2: September 15, 2022
Matchday 3: October 6, 2022
Matchday 4: October 13, 2022
Matchday 5: October 27, 2022
Matchday 6: November 3, 2022