Opta have predicted the winner of this season's Europa League as a host of teams, including Manchester United and Spurs, get ready to play their first game in the newly revamped competition.

The Champions League was back with a bang last week; now it’s the turn of the Europa League, with Europe’s second-tier competition taking centre stage with a packed schedule of opening fixtures across Wednesday and Thursday.

Former Manchester United midfielder, Owen Hargreaves has backed Erik ten Hag’s side to win the UEFA Europa League this season. The former England international believes the Red Devils are in the right place to win another trophy this season after not impressing in both the Champions League and Premier League last term.