Summary

  • Premier League news conferences include Man City and Chelsea

  • Europa League group stage draw - Celtic's group includes AC Milan

  • Arsenal in with Dundalk, Rangers face Benfica

  • Leicester with Braga & AEK; Spurs play Ludogorets, LASK & Antwerp

  • Tweet #bbcfootball or text 81111 (UK only)

  1. Group Gpublished at 12:22 British Summer Time 2 October 2020

    Braga go into Group G

  2. Group Fpublished at 12:22 British Summer Time 2 October 2020

    Napoli are next, they are into Group F

  3. Group Epublished at 12:21 British Summer Time 2 October 2020

    PSV Eindhoven into Group E

  4. Group Dpublished at 12:21 British Summer Time 2 October 2020

    Benfica will go into Group D (they are racing through this, to be fair)

  5. Group Cpublished at 12:21 British Summer Time 2 October 2020

    Bayer Leverkusen into Group C

  6. Group Bpublished at 12:20 British Summer Time 2 October 2020

    Arsenal are next, they are in Group B

  7. Group Apublished at 12:20 British Summer Time 2 October 2020

    Roma are first out and go into Group A

  8. Postpublished at 12:19 British Summer Time 2 October 2020

    Here we go....

  9. The potspublished at 12:19 British Summer Time 2 October 2020

    Arsenal, Tottenham and Celtic are in pot one alongside the likes of Roma, Napoli and Bayer Leverkusen.

    Leicester are in pot two with the likes of Real Sociedad and Sparta Prague, with Rangers in strong-looking pot three alongside teams such as AC Milan, AZ Alkamaar and Feyenoord.

    Also keep an eye out for League of Ireland side Dundalk, who are in pot four.

  10. How does the draw work?published at 12:15 British Summer Time 2 October 2020

    Strap yourselves in, because this could take a while.

    The 48 teams will be split into four pots - determined by their club coefficient rankings - to form 12 groups.

    In some cases, where associations have two or more teams involved in the draw, they may be paired so that they play with different kick-off times for the benefit of TV audiences.

    Once again, no team can be drawn against another from their own association, so English sides Leicester and Arsenal will avoid facing each other for example.

  11. Lukaku named EL Player of the Seasonpublished at 12:11 British Summer Time 2 October 2020

    Some awards to begin with, as Inter striker Romelu Lukaku is named the 2019-20 Europa League Player of the Season.

    The former Everton and Manchester United striker scored seven goals in the Europa League to help Inter reach the final, ending the campaign with 34 goals in all competitions.

    Romelu Lukaku celebratingImage source, Getty Images
  12. Which British teams have qualified?published at 12:07 British Summer Time 2 October 2020

    Leicester were beaten to a top-four place on final day of the Premier League season to finish fifth and end up in the Europa League.

    Mikel Arteta steered Arsenal to victory in the FA Cup final over Chelsea to claim a spot in the competition.

    North London rivals Tottenham beat Maccabi Haifa at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the play-off round on Thursday for a spot in the draw.

    Two Scottish Premiership sides are also in the draw. Celtic beat Bosnian side FK Sarajevo while Rangers progressed against Turkish giants Galatasaray.

  13. Europa League drawpublished at 12:03 British Summer Time 2 October 2020

    Of course, this being a Uefa draw, there is likely to be A LOT of talking before the actual groups are decided.

  14. Europa League drawpublished at 12:02 British Summer Time 2 October 2020

    Not long now until the Europa League draw, with three Premier League sides and two Scottish Premiership sides in the hat.

    Details coming up...

  15. 'Wilder did incredible job last year'published at 12:00 British Summer Time 2 October 2020

    Arsenal v Sheffield United (Sun, 14:00 BST)

    Arsenal

    Mikel Arteta has been impressed with Chris Wilder's efforts at Sheffield United, with the Blades finishing in an impressive ninth place last season on their return to the top flight.

    "Incredible," Arteta said of Wilder's achievements. "I start to analyse his team two years [ago] to understand some of the things he was doing and I think him and the coaching staff have done a really, really good job.

    "Not just for the way the play because it is a very clear style, but for the culture they created around the club and this feeling that you can sense around the team and how they compete. I think it is remarkable what they have done."

    Mikel Arteta and Chris WilderImage source, Getty Images
  16. Arteta 'desperate' for fans to returnpublished at 11:56 British Summer Time 2 October 2020

    Arsenal v Sheffield United (Sun, 14:00 BST)

    Arsenal

    Arsenal's impressive start to the season, on the back of their FA Cup triumph in August, has understandably raised excitement levels among the fans.

    Mikel Arteta is happy the connection between the club and the supporters has been restored, though he admits it is frustrating they cannot watch the team in person because of the continued coronavirus restrictions.

    "Well I am glad to hear they are excited and hopefully they are proud of how the players and the club are trying to present the team every time we play," he said.

    "There is still a long way to go in my opinion, but we are on the right path and it is good that synergy between players, club and fans is back on track.

    "Every time I get messages I get the feeling they are very much on board, they are desperate to come back to the Emirates and the players are as well, they are desperate to have our fans back and feel their support and connection again.

    "That connection is vital for our success and hopefully we can have them back in the stadium again soon."

  17. Leicester sign Fofanapublished at 11:51 British Summer Time 2 October 2020
    Breaking

    It's set to be an exciting day for Leicester supporters.

    The Europa League draw is coming up shortly. But, first, the Foxes have dipped into the transfer market once more to sign Wesley Fofana from Ligue 1 side Saint-Etienne.

    The France U21 defender has signed a five-year deal at the King Power Stadium.

    Happy with that, Foxes fans?

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  18. Arsenal in crucial moment - Artetapublished at 11:44 British Summer Time 2 October 2020

    Arsenal v Sheffield United (Sun, 14:00 BST)

    Arsenal

    Mikel Arteta suggested Arsenal could be busy in the final few days up to the deadline.

    The Spaniard wouldn't comment specifically on rumoured targets such as Lyon's Houssem Aouar or the potential departure of Lucas Torreira, but he did say some decisions have to be made.

    "I think it is a crucial moment because in the end it defines the people, the players, the balance and the quality that you're going to have for the rest of the season," said Arteta.

    "We need to make some decisions in the next three days, I think everything has been delayed so much, not just us but probably every team because of the context that we're in at the moment.

    "We will try to make the best possible decisions and at the end, whatever we have, we go for it fully convinced and prepared to have a good season."

    Mikel ArtetaImage source, Getty Images
  19. We are happy with what we've got - Smithpublished at 11:37 British Summer Time 2 October 2020

    Aston Villa v Liverpool (Sun, 19:15 BST)

    Aston Villa

    Aston Villa boss Dean Smith says he does not expect any more new faces to arrive, unless there are some outgoings.

    "I think we are quite happy with what we've got at the moment," said Smith.

    "We set a target of what we wanted and the positions and we are comfortable with that.

    "We will have to keep our finger on the pulse in case anyone comes in for our lads. If there are outs then there's a possibility of ins after that."

  20. Barkley a 'really big get' for Aston Villapublished at 11:28 British Summer Time 2 October 2020

    Aston Villa v Liverpool (Sun, 19:15 BST)

    Aston Villa

    Aston Villa boss Dean Smith began his news conference talking about new signing Ross Barkley, who joined on loan from Chelsea earlier this week.

    "I think it's a real big get. We are really pleased we managed to get him," said Smith.

    "We had the opportunity to speak to him and sell him the project that we are looking to achieve this season.

    "It's the chance for him to get game time to get into the Euros with England, that's top of his priority list.

    "He's only too pleased to be here and I've liked what I've seen so far."