Format, fixtures, more ]Premier League sides Manchester United (3rd - 18 points) and Tottenham (4th - 17 points) are two of the eight that will avoid the first knockout round. Lazio (19 points) finished top with Athletic Bilbao behind them only on goal difference.

The UEFA Europa League play-off draw is locked in - what does that mean for the knockout phase? Who could Manchester United and Tottenham face in the last 16?

Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur and Rangers secured direct passage to the UEFA Europa League round of 16 with Matchday 8 wins.

The Europa League's inaugural league phase has ended with Lazio topping the table and Manchester United and Tottenham finishing in the top eight

Manchester United booked their spot in the Europa League round of 16 after defeating FCSB on the final day of the league phase. The three points were enough to finish third behind Lazio and Athletic Club,

Man United will face either Midtjylland, AZ Alkmaar, Real Sociedad or Galatasaray in the last 16 of the Europa League after the playoffs draw on Friday.

The draw for the last-16 then takes place on February 21. The Europa League last-16 takes place across 6 and 13 March. As the seeded team, Manchester United will be at home in the second leg. Ferencváros vs Viktoria Plzen - to play Lazio or Athletic Club in last-16

Both Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur have already ensured their places in the knockout play-offs with crucial victories.

How does the UEFA Europa League play-off draw work? When is it? Who could Manchester United, Spurs and Rangers face? Who could play who?

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes scores a dramatic stoppage-time winner to give his side Europa League victory over Rangers.