Europa League

Mark Flekken: Freiburg · Christopher Trimmel: Union Berlin · Lorenzo Pellegrini: Roma · Bruno Fernandes: Man Utd · Eddie Nketiah: Arsenal.

Only two players still in the competition – red-hot Marcus Rashford and Euro 2020-winning Roma striker Andrea Belotti – have accumulated more-penalty xG than Nketiah (3.15) – whose average of 0.55 per 90 is the third highest of any player with 450+ minutes. He’s scored nine goals in all competitions in 2022-23, seven of them in a stretch of seven games either side of the New Year. The Gunners have scored seven goals in their last two games without a recognised centre-forward from the start – but when it comes to the potentially tense crunch of knockout football, a natural marksman can make all the difference. Unsurprisingly given he’s on course to deliver Arsenal’s first league title in 19 years, Arteta has rotated heavily in the Europa League – but that has allowed Nketiah to very much take centre stage. And, encouragingly for Ten Hag and co, he’s got a 100% (nine of nine) career record from the spot in European competition. If Roma are to build on their triumph in the inaugural Europa Conference League last term and lift the Europa League for the very first time, the presence of Pellegrini will be pivotal. Since the start of November, Fernandes has racked up 18 goal contributions (seven goals, 11 assists) in 25 appearances in all competitions, playing a part in over a third of his side’s goals during that period. Usually deployed as one of two attacking midfielders in Mourinho’s 3-4-2-1 set-up, Pellegrini doesn’t shy away from what, by contrast to what he typically does with the ball at his feet, really is the ugly side of the game. Now in his ninth season at the club, the 25-cap Austrian international is as integral to the cause as ever, and recently signed a contract extension until the summer of 2024. When goals prevented is weighted for the number of shots on target – giving us goals prevented rate – the 29-year-old places joint second with De Gea and Olympiacos’ Alexandros Paschalakis (who only played 180 minutes to Flekken’s 450) on 1.9. They may have eased past Ajax 3-1 in the second leg of their knockout round play-off, but Union are hardly free-scoring (the first leg of that tie finished 0-0). Left out of the Netherlands’ 2022 World Cup squad, Mark Flekken has been at his best to keep the ball out for Freiburg this season.

Marcus also scored a brilliant individual goal in Barcelona which sees him sit level with Vitinha (Braga), Wissam Ben Yedder (Monaco) and Santiago Gimenez ( ...

Our domination of group-stage games with Omonia Nicosia and Sheriff Tiraspol, plus front-foot away showings in San Sebastian and Barcelona, mean we are by far and away the Europa League's premier passing side. De Gea has kept goal for every minute of our European campaign so far and his eight Europa League games have seen him register four clean sheets, which no other keeper in the competition can beat. Marcus also scored a brilliant individual goal in Barcelona which sees him sit level with Vitinha (Braga), Wissam Ben Yedder (Monaco) and Santiago Gimenez (Feyenoord) at the top of the Europa League charts – only Gimenez is still competing, as Braga and Monaco exited during the play-off stage.

Broadcasting information for the Europa League round of 16 first legs in Australia, Canada, and the USA.

Manuel Pellegrini's outfit are currently on a four-game unbeaten run in La Liga and they impressed in the group stage to progress into the last 16. Mikel Arteta is set to rotate his Gunners side on Thursday evening with their current priority being the Premier League title. It was announced they had won broadcasting rights to UEFA's three main club competitions in 2021. Canada The rights to the Europa League in the United States are held by CBS. The draw threw up some intriguing ties, and folk from across the globe will be intent on tuning in this Thursday.

Manchester United midfielder Casemiro is currently being assessed for an injury, ESPN reported last night. If fit, he must tread carefully.

[Europa League](https://www.unitedinfocus.com/tag/europa-league/) in both legs against Barcelona. [confirmed](https://www.manutd.com/en/news/detail/early-team-news-for-man-united-v-real-betis-on-thursday-9-march). [Casemiro](https://www.unitedinfocus.com/tag/casemiro/) is currently being assessed for an injury, [ESPN](https://www.espn.co.uk/football/manchester-united-engman_utd/story/4894589/bruno-fernandes-did-not-request-substitution-in-7-0-thrashing-at-liverpool-sources) reported last night.

Erik ten Hag's job is to switch the focus away from the crushing defeat to Liverpool and over to their continued quest for trophies, with La Liga highflyers ...

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Real Betis will be boosted by the return of Sergio Canales for their Europa League clash at Manchester United, according to reports in Spain.

The 32-year-old had missed the last two games, with Pellegrini opting not to risk him in Sunday's game against Madrid, but a return to full training at the start of this week will be sufficient in booking his place on the flight to Manchester. They all want to play, and during the week, we work with different teams, there is no A or B team. [Erik ten Hag's](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/erik-ten-hag) side collapsed in a humbling night at Anfield, conceding six goals in the second half, but can make use of the quick turnaround in fixtures to redeem themselves. Pellegrini will no doubt be minded to throw the former Spain international right back into the mix as he looks forward to facing an old rival in United. Los Verdiblancos topped their Europa League group before the winter break and have been in good form with three consecutive wins before Sunday's stalemate. [Marca](https://www.marca.com/futbol/betis/2023/03/06/6405cf2b46163fc78a8b45a7.html), the Sevilla-based side will be boosted by the return of veteran attacking midfielder Canales.

Manchester United need to get Sunday's result out of their system and fast as the club are still in contention in the remaining cup competitions.

He was seen grimacing in the first-half and did not look his usual self in that game. They are just three points away from Champions League football at the moment. With the tie set to be held at Old Trafford,

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Marcus Rashford is currently the joint-leading scorer in the competition with four goals in six appearances, and Bruno Fernandes leads the rankings for passes ...

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The Gunners boast an unbeaten record against their Portuguese opponent and they head into the tie in good spirits. The last time both teams faced each other was ...

Sporting Lisbon will play host to Arsenal on Thursday as Round 16 of the first leg matches of the Europa League commence on GOtv. 32) at 6:45pm to watch the game unfold. Mike Arteta’s players are keen to make history this season by securing the club’s first European trophy and reclaiming the Premier League title since the 2004 Invincibles.

Erik ten Hag will be demanding a response from his players, while also giving others a chance to impress.

[Casemiro](/topic/casemiro), who reportedly picked up an injury in a deeply underwhelming display at Anfield. [Erik ten Hag](/topic/erik-ten-hag) should pick a strong team for a competition in which his team are considered either favourites or second-favourites, behind Arsenal, to win. He should be flanked by Jadon Sancho and Alejandro Garnacho, with Marcus Rashford up front in complete the front four.

Manchester United will return to action this week as they face Real Betis in the first leg of the last 16 of the UEFA Europa League.

Casemiro has played an integral role in United’s improved midfield displays this season. The Brazilian was perhaps the Red Devils’ best player in their humiliation at the weekend and will hope to propel them to victory on Thursday. The visitors have won just one of their six competitive games against English opposition and will have an uphill task when they head to Old Trafford on Thursday. They have had mixed results in the league this season but have improved, most notably holding defending champions Real Madrid to a goalless draw last time out. Nabil Fekir scored the only goal in Betis’ friendly against the Red Devils but is set to miss Thursday’s game due to injury. Manchester United will return to action this week as they face Real Betis in the first leg of their last-16 tie in the Europa League on Thursday. The game is set to be played on Thursday night as one of the final four Europa League matches of the day. However, they saw off Barcelona in the play-offs last month and will fancy their chances against Los Verdiblancos this week. After a disastrous trip to Anfield last weekend, United will return to Old Trafford for their continental clash. Betis have found good form in La Liga of late and will hope they can carry that form onto the continental stage. [7-0 humiliation to Liverpool](https://manutdnews.com/liverpool-7-0-manchester-united-three-talking-points-as-red-devils-suffer-their-worst-ever-premier-league-defeat/) last time out and will be desperate to produce a response this week. The two sides have never met in a competitive match-up but faced off in a mid-season friendly in December last year which the Spanish side won 1-0.

Arsenal youngsters such as Reull Walters, Salah-Eddine Oulad M'Hand and Joel Ideho have now been included in their Europa League B-List squad.

Reull Walters, Salah-Eddine Oulad M’Hand and Joel Ideho must be clearly be in Mikel Arteta’s long-term plans as he has shown a pattern of being selective with which young players he gives a stage to shine on, as the trio have been included in their Europa League squad. Clearly, Mikel Arteta aims to continue building a youthful squad packed with superstars of tomorrow. As Arsenal have set their sights on potentially winning the Europa League in the same season as they could become Premier League champions, Reull Walters, Salah-Eddine Oulad M’Hand and Joel Ideho have been added to the B-list of their roster.

Spanish team Real Betis will reportedly be boosted by the return of midfielder Sergio Canales for their Europa League match against Manchester United at Old ...

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Sporting Lisbon will play host to Arsenal tomorrow as Round 16 of the first leg matches of the Europa League commence on GOtv.

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Pellegrini and Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti exchanged words after their sides shared a 0-0 draw on Sunday in LaLiga, joking about Liverpool's emphatic 7-0 ...

“For a long time this team has been (competitive), no matter who they are playing against. “Betis fans should be happy with the magnitude of the tie. After stints at Real Madrid – finishing second again in the league – and Malaga, Pellegrini took over at Man City, winning the Premier League in 2014, beating Liverpool to the title. Known as the “Engineer” because of the civil engineering degree he studied in Chile, Pellegrini impressed on Spain’s east coast between 2004-2009, driving his Juan Riquelme-inspired Villarreal to the Champions League semifinals in 2006 and finishing second in LaLiga in 2008. We have to do well at Old Trafford and keep our hopes high in the first leg to see if we can go through in the return.” “One of the important factors is playing the second game with the support of the fans and knowing what we have to do to eliminate our opponents.

With a decent-sized lead in the Premier League title race, Mikel Arteta is not expected to throw all of his eggs into the European glory basket for the rest of ...

LW: Emile Smith Rowe - Finally fit again after a horror season battling injuries. CB: Jakub Kiwior - Yet to play a single minute for the Gunners since his January move from Spezia, but this is a perfect opportunity for the Polish defender to make his debut. With a decent-sized lead in the Premier League title race, Mikel Arteta is not expected to throw all of his eggs into the European glory basket for the rest of this season.

Yes, Arsenal are still in the Europa League, but you would be forgiven if you have forgotten about this competition. The last time the Gunners played a ...

- While I would not be surprised to see Arteta roll out some of the marquee players, I would save them for the Premier League match at the weekend, and the home leg of the tie. - With Rob Holding potentially coming in, Gabriel is the probably partner, because I don’t think this competition has fallen so far off Arteta’s focus that he starts Jakub Kiwior. - Going into the season the Europa League would have been a close 1B priority to making the top four (1A). - While we don’t have an official update on Trossard, he won’t be traveling to Portugal this week. And how much focus has shifted to the Premier League since Arsenal were last active in this competition? And thanks to Arsenal topping their group they avoided the last knockout round and will face off against Sporting CP in the Round of 16.

Manchester United have reached the last 16 of the Europa League in each of the six occasions that they have competed in UEFA's second-tier competition.

[Casemiro](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/casemiro) was booked in both meetings with Barca and would not be available for the return leg in Seville should he see yellow again at Old Trafford this midweek. After it was also introduced for the Europa Conference League knockout rounds too, [VAR](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/var) is used across all three [UEFA](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/uefa) club competitions at least from the the knockout round play-offs onwards. Much has changed rule-wise over those 11 years, though, and even since Solskjaer's side reached the 2021 final, so the [Manchester Evening News](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/football) have recapped the competition's ever-changing rules before kick-off. So, now two teams tied on aggregate at the end of 90 minutes in their second leg play another 30 minutes of extra-time and a penalty shootout if required to decide a winner. [All the latest United news and views](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/manchester-united-fc) [United defender has accidentally solved an unlikely headache for Ten Hag](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/man-united-diogo-dalot-liverpool-26399895) [United fans name ideal next captain after Bruno Fernandes criticism](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/manchester-united-captain-fernandes-casemiro-26398734) [United made three tactical errors in Liverpool thrashing](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/man-united-liverpool-tactics-highlights-26397073) [Two United youngsters clash as Alvaro Fernandez sends Ten Hag message](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/manchester-united-loan-fernandez-amad-26401034) [Lisandro Martinez](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/lisandro-martinez) and [Marcel Sabitzer](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/marcel-sabitzer) were both suspended for the first leg against Barcelona, and another key player is a caution away from missing the second leg against Betis. [Barcelona](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/barcelona-fc), video assistant referees will be used during the [Europa League](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/europa-league) round of 16 too. [Manchester City](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/manchester-city-fc) manager [Manuel Pellegrini](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/manuel-pellegrini) and Real Betis will hope to take encouragement from that feat when heading to [Old Trafford](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/old-trafford) for this week's first leg tie. [Ten Hag can revert to best United attack vs Real Betis](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/manchester-united-team-news-betis-26401825?int_source=nba) UEFA announced in late June 2021 that the away goals rule was being abolished across all of their club competitions ahead of the 2021/22 season starting. [United](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/manchester-united-fc) have also previously played Spanish opposition in this round before, back when they were knocked out against Marcelo Bielsa's Athletic Club in 2012. Manchester United have reached the last 16 of the Europa League in each of the six occasions that they have competed in UEFA's second-tier competition.

There's an apparent injury boost for Manuel Pelligrini ahead of Thursday's big game at Old Trafford.

Los Verdiblancos will then train at the Theatre of Dreams and, like our session, the pre-match workout will be filmed by the press for 15 minutes. Real Betis released a statement on their official channels confirming the player suffered a hyperextension of his left knee in the win over Elche. Canales's inclusion in the squad suggests the creative Spaniard will be fit for Thursday's European game at the Theatre of Dreams.

The top four qualify for the Champions League, right? Not necessarily. As Premier League clubs stare down the home straight, we explain how the European ...

That would also be true if a Premier League club outside the top four wins the Europa League. If a team who finishes in the top four also wins the Champions League, the place isn’t passed on to another club. At least if Spurs were to seal a place in the top four this season but Chelsea repeat their 2012 trick by winning the European Cup while finishing fifth or below then no longer would the fourth-placed team have to give up their spot. One belongs to the fifth-placed finisher in the Premier League. Everyone knows the Premier League’s top four qualifies for the Champions League. The top four qualify for the Champions League, right?

Manchester United will aim to return back to winning ways when they face LaLiga outfits Real Betis in the UEFA Europa League this Thursday at Old Trafford.

The players have indeed lived up to the task and a defeat, no matter the score, was coming after all of that games. They have been playing almost three games a week and Erik Ten Hag has steered his side well to grind out favourable results from the thick run of games. The Red Devils have played the most games among all of the clubs in Europe and the fatigue accumulated behind the scenes sprang out in the game versus Liverpool.

Youngster Alejandro Garnacho has promised that Manchester United's players will deliver a "reaction" when they face Real Betis in the first leg of their Europa ...

[Read more from Garnacho here.](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/manchester-united-liverpool-fans-garnacho-26404481) [Casemiro](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/casemiro) is currently on two, having been cautioned in both play-off legs against Barcelona. [Premier League](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/premier-league) era. [Read more on the risk here.](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/manchester-united-news-casemiro-suspension-26406513) Casemiro has already sat out four games due to suspension this season. After finding themselves 1-0 down at half-time, following a fairly even first half, the Reds collapsed after the break, conceding six times without reply.

Not since the first leg of the 1985 UEFA Cup final between local side Videoton – now Fehervar FC – and Real Madrid have UEFA staged the showpiece match of their ...

- Real Sociedad vs Roma - Fenerbahce vs Sevilla - Union Saint-Gilloise vs Union Berlin

The 2022/23 Europa League round of 16 gets underway this week as Manchester United and Arsenal battle to reach the quarter-finals.Neither Premier Leag.

- Freiburg vs Juventus - Fenerbahce vs Sevilla - Union Saint-Gilloise vs Union Berlin

Arsenal return to Europa League action on Thursday against Sporting C.P. - but should Mikel Arteta take the competition seriously and risk his side's ...

Do the potential negatives outweigh the positives for Arsenal this season? [Mikel Arteta’s side ended their victorious Europa League group-stage campaign with a 1-0 win against FC Zurich back in November](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/arsenal-winners-losers-ratings-tierney-top-spot-gunners/blt322533078155c744). Arsenal can take a breather from the trials and tribulations of the Premier League title race this week as they switch their attention to Europe and a meeting with Sporting C.P.

Can Manchester United make a quick recovery from the Liverpool debacle against Real Betis Planet Sport looks at the team news, key stats and best bets for ...

Martin Montoya was not registered and is unavailable, but Sergio Canales is set to return. Sancho did not feature, though, and he could start on Thursday. Luke Shaw and Jadon Sancho returned to the squad at Anfield.

Are any Man Utd players suspended for their Europa League round of 16 first leg against Real Betis, and which players run the risk of a one-game ban?

Defender Lisandro Martinez picked up three bookings in the group stage and missed the first leg of the knockout round play-off against Barcelona as a result. Only Casemiro carries the immediate risk of a one-game ban. If you can't see this embed, click [here](https://open.spotify.com/episode/4QTuQuGwLXklToHAwv8ROU?si=97dbb0f1b7604e84) to listen to the podcast!