Arsenal face tough Europa League group

 Arsenal face a tricky Europa League group stage with ties against Cologne and Red Star Belgrade as Arsene Wenger’s side play in Europe’s second-tier competition for the first time since 1997.

The Gunners, who were also given a difficult assignment in Belarus against Bate Borisov in Friday’s draw, are playing in the Europa League after they finished fifth in the Premier League last season.

Another European giant, AC Milan, have an easier passage with ties against Austria Vienna, AEK Athens and Rijeka of Croatia.
Wayne Rooney’s Everton will have a stern test in a group containing French club Lyon, whose Groupama Stadium will host the final on May 16.
Italian side Atalanta and Cypriot minnows Apollon Limassol round out Everton’s group.
Everton manager Ronald Koeman said:…

August 25, 2017