Winning the Europa League has become somewhat of a necessity for Manchester United this year as they seek to salvage what has been a bitterly disappointing campaign. Any hopes of finishing in the Premier League's top four were extinguished months ago but United do still have a route to next season's Champions League,

Manchester United were handed a tricky Europa League last 16 tie against Real Sociedad while Tottenham Hotspur will play Dutch side AZ Alkmaar after the draw was held on Friday, but both managers are more concerned about their Premier League form.

Which teams are the biggest threats to Tottenham and Man Utd? - Spurs and United will learn their last-16 opponents on Friday, and both sides have a rough idea of their potential routes to the final

Manchester United and Tottenham are joint-favourites to win the Europa League despite their Premier League struggles

Manchester United have been drawn to face Real Sociedad in the Europa League round of 16, while Tottenham Hotspur will take on AZ Alkmaar.

Manchester United, Tottenham and Rangers will learn their Europa League fate in today’s round-of-16 draw. The trio safely navigated their way through the first phase of the competition, earning automatic qualification for the knockout phase to swerve the play-offs which will conclude this week.