Manchester United and Tottenham will find out which opponents they will face in the newly-revamped Europa League league phase.
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Manchester United and Tottenham are set to discover their Europa League opponents in the revamped league phase draw. UEFA have overhauled the format of their second-tier competition, replacing the old group stage with a leaderboard system involving 36 teams.
Each team will play eight other sides, split evenly between home and away fixtures. The top eight will advance to the knockouts, while those ranked ninth to 24th will face a two-legged tie, with the remaining teams being eliminated.
The Red Devils and Spurs won't be able to face each other but could potentially meet Rangers. Here's all you need to know ahead of tuning in to watch the draw.
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When is the Europa League draw?
The Europa League draw will take place at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco. It couldn't be held any earlier than today (Friday, August 30) as the second legs of the final play-offs only concluded last night.
What time is the Europa League draw?
It will get underway at 1pm local time or 12pm (BST) for UK viewers.
How can I watch the Europa League draw?
TNT Sports, who once again hold the UK TV rights for European competitions this season, will broadcast the draw for subscribers. However, it will also be available to watch for free via a live stream on the TNT Sports YouTube channel and UEFA.com.
Who is in the Europa League draw?
United, Tottenham and Rangers will join Roma, Porto, Eintracht Frankfurt and Lazio in Pot 1 for the Europa League draw. Olympiacos and Lyon have secured their spots in Pot 2.
Real Sociedad and AZ Alkmaar's pot placement will depend on the results of Thursday's qualifying matches - either 1 or 2. Malmo, Athletic Club, Hoffenheim, Nice and Twente are guaranteed to be in either Pots 3 or 4.
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How will the Europa League draw be conducted?
UEFA have announced a change in the traditional hand-drawn ties due to the new format, which would take approximately four hours to complete. Instead, dedicated AI software will select eight opponents for each team - two from each of the four pots.
Each team will play one opponent from each pot at home and one away. Teams from the same country will not face each other during the league phase, and each team will only play against a maximum of two teams from another nation.
Ange Postecoglou has orchestrated a major rebuild of his Tottenham ranks this summer, and further changes could be on the cards in the final 24 hours of the transfer window.
Timo Werner, Archie Gray, Dominic Solanke and Wilson Odobert have all arrived to inject quality into the Spurs ranks as they look to help the club end its trophy drought this season. Several stars have left the club to fund some of those signings, such as Emerson Royal and Oliver Skipp, with other youngsters being loaned out to gain some much-needed experience by playing regularly at a lesser level.
More business is on the cards in north London today. Express Sport takes a look at their dream deadline day…
Eberechi Eze signs
Many expected Eze to be a marquee signing for a ‘Big Six’ club this summer, but he remains at Crystal Palace as it stands. Spurs were very interested in the England international previously and could look to strike a last-minute deal for the versatile playmaker despite his release clause no longer being valid.
Eze would provide star quality to the Tottenham ranks, and his ability to play on either wing will be music to the ears of Postecoglou.
Double deal with Real Betis
Spurs are keen to offload both Sergio Reguilon and Giovani Lo Celso before the transfer window closes, and the latter is high on the wishlist of Spanish side Real Betis. With Nabil Fekir leaving the club, the La Liga outfit have shortlisted Lo Celso as their top target to replace the Frenchman and talks are ongoing over a potential deal. With such little time left in the window, Tottenham could offer Reguilon to the Spaniards in the hope of striking a double deal to get the pair off of their books.
The Europa League is set to undergo a major revamp for the 2024/25 season, following in the footsteps of the Champions League. Manchester United, who clinched the FA Cup, and Tottenham, who secured fifth place in the Premier League last season, along with Scotland's Rangers, are eagerly awaiting the new-look draw scheduled for midday UK time on Friday.
Mirroring the Champions League, UEFA's second-tier competition will now feature 36 teams in a single league. Teams will face eight different opponents in their quest to reach the knockout phase, which will now include an additional play-off round before the round of 16.
The league action gets underway at the end of September and concludes in late-January. Before then, here's everything you need to know about the draw...
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Draw process
In the past, teams were hand-drawn based on their seeding status. However, UEFA has deemed this method unfeasible under the new format as it could take up to four hours.
In line with modern advancements, AI technology will be utilised to expedite the process. Clubs will still be seeded according to their coefficient, but matches will be randomly drawn by dedicated software instead of being hand-picked. To dispel any allegations of draw-rigging, UEFA assures that the automated system will be regularly monitored independently.
Teams will be divided into four pots. For instance, when a team from pot one is manually drawn, the software will select eight opponents, two from each pot. The software will also randomly determine which side plays at home and away. The format will see each team play one side from each pot at home and one away.
Clubs from the same country will be kept separate in the league phase, with each team playing a maximum of two opponents from one other nation. While United and Spurs, who will be in Pot 1, are unable to face each other in the league phase, they could potentially come up against Rangers.
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Knockout phase
Your position in the league will dictate your future in the competition. The aim for every team after their eight matches is to secure a spot in the top eight, which guarantees an automatic place in the round of 16.
Teams finishing between ninth and 24th place will compete in a two-legged play-off to secure a place in the last 16. Clubs from 25th to 36th will exit the competition.
What about the Conference League?
UEFA's recently-introduced third-tier competition will follow a similar format but with a slight difference. Teams will be seeded in six pots, with each team facing six opponents, one from each pot.
Manchester United and Tottenham are the only two non-Champions League clubs who are guaranteed not to face one of last season's top-four in the third round of the Carabao Cup next month.
A revamped draw format will see the Champions League qualifiers placed in 'Bowl 1' alongside United and Spurs, who will both compete in the Europa League this campaign. The 26 other teams involved in Wednesday's draw will be drawn from 'Bowl 2'.
Given that all six of the teams in Bowl 1 will be drawn against sides from Bowl 2, The Red Devils and Tottenham already know that they will avoid the main heavy-hitters.
Chelsea, who finished two places above United last season but ended up in the Europa Conference League, are at risk of drawing a top side. United leapfrogged Chelsea into the Europa League by winning the FA Cup in May.
Tottenham qualified by virtue of their fifth-place Premier League finish in Ange Postecoglou's first season at the helm.
On Wednesday, ahead of Newcastle United's Carabao Cup second-round clash with Nottingham Forest, a pre-draw will take place to determine whether each of the six teams in Bowl 1 will play home or away in the third round. The main draw will take place after the match as those same six sides, with their home or away status already determined, will come up against a team from Bowl 2.
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The remaining 10 fixtures will all see one Bowl 2 club pitted against another. A congested European fixture list has forced Carabao Cup organisers to split the third round into two midweeks this season. Due to United and Spurs' Europa League status, their games will take place in the week commencing September 16. Another round of fixtures will be played in the week commencing September 23.
The Red Devils ended a six-year wait for silverware and clinched Erik ten Hag's first trophy as manager in 2023 by beating Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup final.
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The Magpies took their revenge last season by thrashing United 3-0 at Old Trafford in the round of 16.
Tottenham's most recent trophy win came in the 2008 Carabao Cup under Juande Ramos. The north Londoners have since reached the final three times without adding to their cabinet due to defeats against United in 2008, Chelsea in 2015 and Manchester City in 2021.
Dominic Solanke might have become Tottenham’s record signing this summer but it’s the addition of another player that has excited Papa Matar Sarr. Lucas Bergvall, 18, has appeared in both of the club’s Premier League games this season, the 1-1 draw at Leicester and Saturday’s 4-0 win over Everton.
The Swedish midfielder signed from Djurgarden for £8.5million in the summer, having already been capped by the senior side at international level.
And despite only being given 11 minutes as the Toffees were humbled on Saturday, the teenager showed some nice touches after replacing James Maddison.
Sarr, 21, has now lavished praise on the player and made a bold prediction on his career prospects. “Lucas. I really love his style,” said the Senegalese star, who made way for Djurgarden at Leicester.
“He’s never under pressure when he’s on the ball. Technically, he’s fantastic. He’s bound to be one of the world’s top players. He’s got all the assets. With work, he’ll get to the very top.”
Last month, Djurgarden hailed his new environment after signing a five-year deal. “It's an amazing place, amazing staff,” he said “I’m really happy to be here. It's been intense, it's been tough, but fun.”
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Tottenham have spent more than £125million this summer, with Ange Postecoglou now having ample midfield options having signed Archie Gray from Leeds. But while Bergvall may find starting chances limited this summer, he’s already been bullish about where he sees himself in the XI.
The player agreed to move to the Premier League in February, but didn’t arrive at the club until July. And prior to moving to England, he told the Tottenham website: “I prefer to play to play as an eight, I would say. A box-to-box player, to have the ball at my feet.”
Bergvall made 18 appearances for Djurgarden in the 2023/24 campaign, scoring six times. And widespread predictions he would become the club’s record sale ultimately proved correct.
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Having come through the ranks at Brommapojkarna, he was already being billed for a big future in Sweden after representing his country at under-15, 17, 19, and 21 level. He then made his senior debut in a friendly against Estonia in January.
That remains his seldom cap, but he’s expected to bee named in the squad for his country’s games with Azerbaijan and Estonia in September. The Swedes have also drawn Slovakia in their League C Nations League group.
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The summer transfer window will close in less than a week, meaning time is of the essence for Premier League clubs still looking to add to their squads. The likes of Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester United are believed to be chasing late deals ahead of Friday's deadline.
Arsenal are expected to confirm the signing of Mikel Merino from Real Sociedad, with only minor details left to be ironed out. The Gunners have also been linked with a big-money move for Victor Osimhen, who is also said to be a target for Chelsea.
United, meanwhile, are pushing hard to land PSG midfielder Manuel Ugarte after weeks of protracted negotiations. The player is said to be keen on moving to Old Trafford but terms are yet to be settled at club level, meaning a deal is likely to go to the wire.
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Maupay speaks out
Everton striker Neal Maupay has been linked with a move away from Everton this week, and has now hit out at club fans.
The striker was involved in an ugly confrontation with supporters at a train station in London on Saturday after the 4-0 loss at Tottenham.
"Imagine another job where it’s normalised to get abuse like this," he wrote on X. "Hanging around at a train station to scream at men who are trying their best…"
Premier League spending down
Transfer spending by Premier League clubs is currently £800million down on last summer with the window closing on August 30.
According to Football Transfers, clubs paid out £2.3billion in the summer of 2023, but have paid out just £1.5bn so far.
The number of loan deals into the Premier League has also decreased, with only five so far compared to 26 last summer.
Palace back in for Nketiah
Crystal Palace are preparing to offer Arsenal a one-year loan deal for striker Eddie Nketiah.
Niketiah has been an unused sub for the Gunners in their two Premier League games this season, and was set to go to Marseille before an offer fell through.
According to the Daily Mail, Palace will submit their offer on Monday.
Man City admire Icelandic wonderkid
Manchester City have considered a move for Copenhagen striker Orri Oskarsson this summer, according to reports.
But The Athletic claim it is unlikely City will act on their interest in the 19-year-old before the summer transfer deadline.
Oskarsson, who has scored seven goals in 11 appearances this season, is still expected to leave Copenhagen over the coming days.
He has a £17million price tag and is admired by other clubs in the Premier League, as well as Porto and Real Sociedad.
City are still on the hunt for a new back-up to Erling Haaland after selling Julian Alvarez to Atletico Madrid for £81.5m.
Chelsea at risk of Osimhen hijack
Al Ahli have submitted a bid in excess of £55million for Napoli striker Victor Osimhen, according to Fabrizio Romano.
Chelsea have held extensive talks for Osimhen but the deal is proving difficult to complete.
Napoli are yet to respond to the Saudi club's offer, which equates to around half of Osimhen's reported release clause.
Al Ahli have also presented an offer to Brentford striker Ivan Toney, with personal terms said to be in place.
It remains to be seen how, or whether Chelsea react to the development.
Joao Cancelo move called off
Barcelona have withdrawn from the race to sign Joao Cancelo to Manchester City, according to Mundo Deportivo.
Barca reportedly wanted a discount on City's £21million asking price for the out-of-favour Portuguese, who spent last season on loan in Catalonia.
But the reigning Premier League champions didn't budge amid rival interest from Al-Hilal.
The Saudi Pro League are still hot on Cancelo's heels and could tie up a deal for the 30-year-old before the summer deadline.
Chelsea target proves his worth
Goalkeeping prodigy Mike Prenders has made a stupendous save which is capturing people's attention on social media after Chelsea's £17million agreement to sign him from Genk.
The move is yet to be officially confirmed but Prenders is all set to be unveiled by the Blues before returning to Belgium on loan for the rest of the season.
The 19-year-old's latest magical moment saw him spring to his left and dramatically tip a header onto the woodwork, which you can see below.
Chelsea propose Sancho swap
Chelsea could approach Manchester United with a swap proposal for Jadon Sancho, according to Sky Sports.
The Blues are said to be 'exploring' a deal for the winger, and they have not ruled out sending a player to Old Trafford as part of the move if it tempts United into doing business.
Juventus are also in the hunt for Sancho, who was left out of the matchday squad by Erik ten Hag when United lost to Brighton on Saturday.
United want to sell Sancho permanently but they have not ruled out a loan exit, according to reports.
Forest submit third Gimenez proposal
Nottingham Forest have submitted a third bid for Santiago Gimenez worth £28million, according to Fabrizio Romano.
Feyenoord knocked back the first two offers for their prolific striker, who has started this season with four goals in three games.
The fee offered by Forest would represent a club-record sale for Feyenoord if they are prepared to part with the 23-year-old Mexican.
Howe makes striking transfer admission
Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe has admitted he is 'not in control' of whether new signings are made before the summer transfer deadline.
The manager claims to have made it clear to Newcastle's hierarchy that he would like to beef up his squad, and will now play a waiting game over the next few days.
Asked if he is confident he will get new signings after Sunday's 1-1 draw with Bournemouth, Howe said: "I don't know how to answer that.
"We’re not in control of it. We've made it clear we'd like to add to group. But they have to be the right players at the right price for short and long-term benefit of club."
Ivan Toney to Saudi 'very advanced'
Ivan Toney is closing in on a move to Al Ahli.
Saudi Pro League chief Saad Al-Lazez and sporting director Michael Emenalo are currently in London to finalise the deal, according to Ben Jacobs.
Toney has already agreed personal terms on a transfer that would see him leave Brentford after four seasons.
The Bees have left him out of the matchday squad taken by manager Thomas Frank to Liverpool this afternoon.
Man Utd agree to sell McTominay
Manchester United have agreed a deal to sell Scott McTominay to Napoli, according to The Athletic.
He is set to join the Italian giants for a transfer fee of around £25m with a sell-on clause included in the deal.
The move now looks set to go ahead, subject to all parties being satisfied on player terms.
West Ham keen on Abraham
West Ham are weighing up a late swoop for Roma striker Tammy Abraham, according to Filippo Biafora.
It is said the Irons are monitoring him closely ahead of Friday's deadline.
However, it is said that Abraham's wage demands could be a stumbling block in negotiations.
Talks are reportedly expected to begin over the next few days.
DONE DEAL! Ipswich land O'Shea from Burnley
Ipswich Town have officially confirmed the signing of Dara O'Shea from Burnley.
The defender joins for a transfer fee in the region of £15m after signing a five-year contract.
Nunes completes Brentford medical
Gremio winger Gustavo Nunes has completed a medical at Brentford, according to Sky Sports.
The 18-year-old is reportedly set to join the Bees in a deal worth aorund £10m.
Brentford are expected to announce the signing of Nunes within the next 24 hours, provided everything goes to plan.
Chelsea weigh up Calvert-Lewin swoop
Chelsea are considering a late move for Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin, according to The Sun.
It is said that he is viewed as an affordable alternative to Victor Osimhen, who is reportedly valued at £84m.
The Blues have switched their focus to cheaper players after being left stunned by Osimhen demanding a wage of £500,000 per week.
Juventus forward Federico Chiesa is thought to be another potential target.
Alisson commits future to Liverpool
Alisson Becker has insisted that he will see out his Liverpool contract despite being linked with a big-money move to Saudi Arabia.
"I want to honour my contract and finish my contract here or make a new one," he said.
"I am really happy here. My family is happy. I never got to the point where I was talking about wages.
"It was just interest, but when you hear about the numbers the other players are getting [in Saudi Arabia] you are a little bit attracted. That is normal."
Brighton set to sign O'Riley
Celtic star Matt O'Riley is poised to join Brighton in a deal worth up to £30m.
He travelled down for a medical earlier this weekend and is expected to sign a five-year contract, according to Sky Sports.
Celtic were said to have rejected several bids from Atalanta before eventually agreeing terms with Brighton.
The Scottish champions are thought to have a sell-on clause included in the deal.
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Arsenal leading race for Osimhen
Arsenal have leapfrogged Chelsea in the race to sign Napoli forward Victor Osimhen, according to La Repubblica.
The 25-year-old has asked to leave Napoli this summer and is thought to be attracting interest from the Premier League.
Chelsea have been linked with Osimhen all summer but it seems Arsenal have emerged as his most likely destination.
He has a release clause of around £110m but Napoli are said to be willing to consider bids in the region of £84m.
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Angry Everton fans abused their own players after the 4-0 loss at Tottenham.
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Neil Maupay was involved in an altercation with Everton fans as the players boarded a train back from London on Saturday night. Maupay was an unused substitute as the Toffees were hammered 4-0 at Tottenham on Saturday, prompting an angry reaction from visiting supporters.
And their frustration lingered long after the final whistle, culminating in ugly scenes at Euston Station.
Groups of fans gathered waiting for the squad, and upon their arrival duly shouted obscenities at players as they walked towards the carriages.
On a video posted on social media, French forward Maupay appeared to take the brunt of the anger. And the 28-year-old refused to pass by quietly, exacerbating the unsavoury scenes by turning around and shouting back.
Maupay later used his X account to condemn the fan behaviour, writing: "Imagine another job where it’s normalised to get abuse like this. Hanging around at a train station to scream at men who are trying their best…"
He wasn't the only star targeted, with Mason Holgate suffering similar treatment in the toxic atmosphere. Like Maupay, the centre back didn't even take to the field at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, left on the bench as the hosts ran riot.
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The players were flanked by security guards, but the presence of station officials did little to curtail the toxic atmosphere. Everton lie bottom of the Premier League after two games, having failed to score and conceded seven goals.
As the footage was widely shared, club fan group @thebullensview stated on X: "After a video of Everton fans went viral this evening abusing the playing squad, we wanted to point out this was just a minority of supporters. Whilst we do not speak for everyone, we’d like to think Everton fans do not condone this sort of behaviour."
Tension around the club is only likely to ramp up this week. Goodison Park will play host to Everton's Carabao Cup clash with Doncaster on Tuesday, before a top-flight fixture against Bournemouth next weekend.
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But despite the harrowing results and fragmented squad, manager Sean Dyche has revealed he's unlikely to make any new signings before the summer transfer deadline on August 30. The club has seen two takeovers collapse this summer, with bith 777 Partners and US company Friedkin Group withdrawing from proposed deals.
And Dyche has warned the club may even need to make more player sales before Friday. Maupay and Holgate, who both spent the 2023/24 season out on loan, are likely to be in the frame to be moved on.
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A striker Tottenham signed to help Harry Kane nine years ago is now a free agent with a transfer value of just £800,000. Clinton N'Jie arrived in north London back in 2015 and looked set to play a significant role in the Premier League, but it never really worked out for him.
The Cameroon international joined from Lyon in a deal worth £12million, which included an upfront transfer fee in the region of £10m. He was described as a 'very good' player by then-manager Mauricio Pochettino just weeks before his move to Tottenham was confirmed.
"If you ask me if I know N’Jie? Yes, I know N’Jie," said Pochettino. "He is a player who can play in different positions. He is fast. He is a very good player who can play in different positions."
N'Jie failed to hit the ground running at Spurs and did not start a Premier League match under Pochettino, coming off the bench on eight occasions. His main contribution was a single assist, setting up Erik Lamela in a thumping 4-1 win against Manchester City.
He started twice in the Europa League and came off the bench three times, while he also played in a defeat to Arsenal in the League Cup. N'Jie revealed after joining Tottenham that his agent was approached by the Gunners but his heart was set on a move to White Hart Lane.
"I was never scared that my transfer to Tottenham would not be confirmed," he said. "I never spoke to Arsenal representatives on the phone, they simply contacted my agent. My choice was made, I was determined to join Tottenham."
N'Jie's hopes of making it at Spurs were dealt a frustrating blow in 2016, when a knee injury kept him out of action for around three months. He was shipped out to Marseille on loan the following season before the move was made permanent a year later.
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After leaving Tottenham, N'Jie revealed that he struggled to cope with the criticism of his performances during his first season in the Premier League.
"All I needed was time to play and I passed a year in Tottenham, not an easy one," he admitted. "So when the criticism started we had a discussion. We were just looking for the best for me. For the moment I am in Marseille and happy to be here, and at the end of this season we will decide what is best for me."
N'Jie later had spells at Dynamo Moscow and Turkish outfit Sivasspor but has been a free agent since the end of last season. He celebrated his 31st birthday earlier this month and now has an estimated transfer value of just £800,000, according to Transfermarkt.
Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou will be without £65million striker Dominic Solanke when Everton arrive in north London today (Saturday). The former Bournemouth marksman injured his ankle against Leicester City on Monday, leaving Spurs with tricky decisions to make at the top-end of the pitch.
Son Heung-min and Richarlison are each in contention to take the centre-forward spot against a Toffees side still reeling from their hammering against Brighton in front of their own fans last weekend.
Here, Express Sport takes you through how Tottenham are likely to line up...
Tottenham's predicted XI vs Everton (4-2-3-1)
Goalkeeper: Vicario
Spurs are rumoured to be on the lookout for a new back-up goalkeeper, but that won't affect Guglielmo Vicario's immediate future as the Italian is nailed-on to continue his good work between the sticks against Everton.
Defence: Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Udogie
Ever since Postecoglou found a winning recipe with this back-four, which is just as much about bombing forward as it is tracking back, he has stuck to his guns. Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven are pacey and aggressive in central defence.
Radu Dragusin will be keen for more minutes this season but Spurs' starting centre-back duo will be nigh on impossible to displace if they remain injury-free. Pedro Porro and Destiny Udogie are also secure at right and left-back heading into this afternoon's fixture.
Defensive midfield: Gray, Sarr
The first of Postecoglou's difficult decisions lies in the base of his midfield. Pape Matar Sarr is a trusted player at just 21 years old, but the spot alongside him is up for grabs after the head injury Rodrigo Bentancur suffered against Leicester.
Yves Bissouma was suspended by the club for their opening match after a video emerged showing him inhaling laughing gas. The Mali international will be back in the squad at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, but he may have to wait patiently behind new signing Archie Gray if Postecoglou continues his strict approach.
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Attacking midfield: Johnson, Maddison, Son
James Maddison is still the string-puller in the No.10 role, but aside from that, Postecoglou could set up his front four in a number of different ways. Brennan Johnson got the nod against Leicester and should have done just enough to keep his spot on the right ahead of Dejan Kulusevski.
Out left it will either be Son or Richarlison, with the other likely to play through the middle. Son is perfectly capable of playing centrally but the South Korean is at his best when driving inside from wide areas.
Striker: Richarlison
That leaves Richarlison to lead the line in place of Solanke. It could be a huge opportunity for the Brazilian to prove his worth, with persistent rumours linking him to other clubs and the prospect of a season spent mostly on the bench at stake if Solanke finds his range.