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Europa League 2018-19: Favourites, outsiders, underdogs, qualified teams & fixtures

This year's Europa League group stage has kicked off with Premier League clubs among the favourites to win the competition

The Europa League is underway 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.

Reigning champions Atletico Madrid will only be able to defend their title should they drop into the competition after finishing third in the Champions League.

Steven Gerrard's Rangers and Brendan Rodgers' Celtic are also vying for honours.

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Goal brings you all the details of this year's Europa League campaign including key fixtures, dates, draw details and more.