Solskjaer on Utd’s Europa League win
The draw for the last 16 of the Europa League took place today, as the sides still left in the competition discovered who they will take on in the next knockout round of the tournament.
The Premier League will have ample representation in the last 16. Manchester United are set to face AC Milan in the pick of the ties, a clash between two European heavyweights. Meanwhile, Tottenham face Dinamo Zagreb as the north London club look to take a step closer to ending their long trophy drought, and Arsenal take on Olympiacos in a potentially dangerous meeting for Mikel Arteta’s players.
Steven Gerrard’s Rangers, primed to become Scottish champions this season, were also in the draw and were paired with Slavia Prague, who knocked out Leicester City this week with a 2-0 away win after a goalless first leg. Elsewhere, Serie A’s Roma come up against Shakhtar Donetsk, and Ajax face Swiss opposition in Young Boys. Debutants Granada of Spain drew Norwegian outfit Molde, and Dynamo Kiev will take on Villarreal. Follow all the reaction from the Europa League last-16 draw below.
WHEN ARE THE LAST-16 TIES?
The first legs will take place on 11 March, with the second legs to follow on 18 March.
Alex Pattle26 February 2021 13:12
BEST OF THE REST
When one looks past the ties involving the Premier League teams and Rangers, which match-up stands out?
Roma vs Shakhtar Donetsk could be a fun couple of contests…
Alex Pattle26 February 2021 13:00
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UPDATED ODDS
Following the draw, here are the latest odds for the overall winner of the competition, per Betfair:
Alex Pattle26 February 2021 12:43
HOW WILL ENGLISH CLUBS FARE?
Man United vs AC Milan is the pick of the ties for the next round, even if one sets aside Premier League bias.
United should advance against the Serie A club, who sit second in the Italian top flight behind rivals Inter, but there will be a big-match feel around the tie and Milan certainly should not be counted out.
Alex Pattle26 February 2021 12:42
HOW WILL ENGLISH CLUBS FARE?
In Dinamo Zagreb, Tottenham probably have the easiest opponents of the three Premier League clubs – on paper, that is.
Mourinho will surely be pleased with that draw.
Alex Pattle26 February 2021 12:38
HOW WILL ENGLISH CLUBS FARE?
Olympiacos look like a potential banana skin for Arsenal, who might be the most likely of the Premier League teams to bow out in the next stage – though they should still be favourites for the tie.
Alex Pattle26 February 2021 12:37
