The UEFA Europa League is an annual football club competition organised by UEFA for eligible European football clubs. Previously known as the UEFA Cup, it replaced the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup in 1971. Clubs qualify for the competition based on their performance in their national leagues and cup competitions.
Semi-Finals Second Legs:
Arsenal vs Villarreal, 8pm GMT
Prediction: Arsenal To Qualify @11/10
With their dreams of European silverware still very much alive, Arsenal welcome Unai Emery’s Villarreal to the Emirates Stadium for the second leg of their Europa League semi-final on Thursday.
The Yellow Submarine travel to North London boasting a 2-1 lead from the first leg, with Nicolas Pepe’s penalty giving the Gunners hope following goals from Manu Trigueros and Raul Albiol.
Roma vs Manchester United, 8pm GMT
Prediction: Man Utd Win BTTS @15/8
Last week’s crushing success (6-2) at Old Trafford sees Manchester United with one foot in the final, as they visit downtrodden Roma in their Europa League semi-final second leg on Thursday.
The two clubs convene at Stadio Olimpico having prepared in far from ideal circumstances, as United saw their weekend game called off amid chaotic scenes and the hosts slumped to a third successive defeat – leading to their manager’s departure, But Jose Mourinho is set to take the roll over in the summer.
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