Tony Adams still manages them dosen't he?
Europa League SF Draw | United vs Roma
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I disagree. If I was a betting man, I'd be putting money on Slavia Prague knocking out Arsenal. They're the dark horses here. They and Dinamo Zagreb are sides I'm happy to avoid until a possible final where nerves are likely to kick in for them.
I really hate this newish thing of drawing two rounds at once - what next draw everything from the 3rd round of the FA cup until the semis? But (not that I know too much about them), Granada TV is about as good as we could get. Does Gerald Sinstadt still play or them 
And last season you had to beat AZ Alkmaar, Astana, Partizan, LASK, Brugge and Copenhagen to be in the SF. That's not my point though, it remains a great draw for the english teams, probably the best possible draw to have four english clubs in the both European finals
A place in the final the minimum requirement for me
Because it’s more favourable than the other 7?
The easiest draw possible. When you look at the teams remained, there should be no excuses not to win the thing. We're far better than all of the remaining teams. There's no Sevilla this time either.
Might be but I don't like our recent record against them. We've 3 losses and 2 draws in the last five games. Plus I usually like playing against non-PL teams in Europe for a bit of change.
They just about beat Molde on aggregate and it's a better draw than Roma, Ajax or Arsenal.
I think we should be able to dust away any team in the competition though, the playing field is not as strong as in previous years.
Meanwhile, in the CL, City and Chelsea continue to get the easier draws...
7?
Would be peak Arsenal if that happenedEmery going to knock Arsenal out.
Five cup finals for Arteta. A return to the Champions League would be huge.
It is so beautiful
Could legit be all English finals in both CL and EL. 2nd time in 3 seasons that would have happened.
Our greatest enemy is always ourselves.
Apr 04 - Brighton (H)
Apr 08 - Granada (A or N)
Apr 11 - Tottenham (A)
Apr 15 - Granada (H)
Apr 08 - Granada (A or N)
Apr 11 - Tottenham (A)
Apr 15 - Granada (H)
I think Arsenal would have the tougher semifinal in Villarreal personally. I like our chances against Roma or Ajax. I have a feeling we'll be playing Villarreal in the final.
I think arsenal are exceptionally fortunate to avoid Roma, us and Ajax. I’d expect us to beat them over two legs - in a one off game though anything could happen.
Both Euro competitions will have English winners this season.
On paper we should win this tournament but I don’t trust Ole. Another semi final exit on the horizon.
Probably the best draw we could've hoped for.
But in all honesty, we have the best squad in the competition and anything but a final; i'd say anything but a win, but you never know what'll happen in a one off, is failure. Pressures on.
But in all honesty, we have the best squad in the competition and anything but a final; i'd say anything but a win, but you never know what'll happen in a one off, is failure. Pressures on.
Tbh Id rather face Real than Dortmund. Real got no attacking threat whatsoever.
Liverpool got an easier draw than City for me
These won't be easy matches, if people think we will steamroller these teams, then they need to think again. Although, we should be getting to the final with the teams left in the competition and anything less will be a failure really. I fancy Villarrael to get there as well from the other side.
I thought that at first, but Real can be very unpredictable. At Dortmund, stop Halaand scoring (easier said than done, I admit) and you 80% there. But yes, Liverpool jammy too to avoid PSG and particularly Bayern. Odd that no British sides were drawn against each other in either competition - I was certain we would bag Arsenal
Brighton is legitimately the toughest game by far.
Just a shame trophies don’t matter
Nice a team we haven't played before
Haaland, Sancho and Reus is exactly the counterattacking kryptonite needed to prevent Pep playing the entire game in Dortmund's half.
Of course on paper City are still better, but I think it will be trickier for them then it seems.
This reminds me of something else that’s positive about drawing Granada.....due to Covid restrictions in Spain, don’t we get to return to our home country, Italy?
Finish the tie off in the first leg, rest a few players for the league as we will need Pogs and Rashy for the run in
A possible (and I emphasize possible) path to salvage our season has just been gifted to us.Look at the Arsenal fans jumping the gun already
Do you never learn?
No doubt these games will be very tough, especially with our erratic form. However, to even have this opportunity is a miracle for us.
Hello Mata, hello Pogba, we are playing, against Granada
We steam rolled Sociedad who are better than Granada. I know football doesn't work like that but I think we will easily beat them.
I’d much prefer to face Ajax in the semis than the final anyway so I’ll take it. We should really be winning this from here but let’s not underestimate our incredibly ability to capitulate when it matters most.
Jesus, you must be a great laugh
Couldn't have gone any better. All lined up for a English final.
I'm a Manchester United fan first and foremost but I'm also someone who gets behind all English clubs in Europe, if Manchester United win, thats fantastic.
But if Arsenal win, that's 5 Champions League spots for English clubs next year which will be great for the Premier League.
I'm a Manchester United fan first and foremost but I'm also someone who gets behind all English clubs in Europe, if Manchester United win, thats fantastic.
But if Arsenal win, that's 5 Champions League spots for English clubs next year which will be great for the Premier League.