This archive report was first published on 15 December 2019.
Published on December 15, 2019, a simulation by SunSport predicted the potential Europa League round of 32 draws. Manchester United and Arsenal, having finished as respective group winners, could face challenging contests in the knockout phase.
According to the simulation, Arsenal could be drawn against Portuguese giants Sporting Lisbon, while Manchester United might face Romanian side Cluj. Sporting Lisbon finished second behind surprise package LASK, while Cluj were runners-up behind Celtic in Group E.
Manchester United's last encounter with Cluj in a European competition was in the 2012-13 season, where they won away 2-1 but lost 1-0 at Old Trafford.
Other predicted fixtures include Inter Milan vs Frankfurt, Wolves vs Celtic, Rangers vs Basel, and Frankfurt vs Inter Milan. Roma will face Malmo, Bayer Leverkusen will take on Porto, Club Brugge could contest with Benfica, and Ludogorets will face Salzburg.
