This archive report was first published on 28 August 2019.
On August 30, 2019, the European football governing body UEFA conducted the group stage draw for the 2019/20 Europa League campaign in Monaco, France.
Chelsea, the reigning champions of the Europa League, had defeated Arsenal in the final of the previous season, with Eden Hazard scoring a brace in the match.
However, this season, Chelsea will be competing in the Champions League, while Arsenal will be campaigning in the Europa League.
Manchester United, who failed to finish among the top four teams in the previous season, will also be participating in the Europa League.
As seeded teams in Pot One, Manchester United and Arsenal are at risk of facing Scottish giants Rangers and Celtic in the group stage.
Manchester United is currently struggling in the Premier League, having secured only four points from their first three games of the season.
