This year's Europa League nears the draw for the group stage with Premier League giants Chelsea and Arsenal heavy favourites to win the competition
The Europa League has begun to get underway as the qualifying rounds already being played, and this year's edition features Premier League giants Chelsea and Arsenal after the two London clubs failed to finish in the Premier League top four.
Defending champions Atletico Madrid already qualified for the Champions League following their second-placed finish in La Liga. They will only be able to defend their title should they drop into the Europa League after finishing third in the Champions League.