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Europa League matchday four: what to get excited about!

Europa League matchday four: what to get excited about!

Six sides look to prolong their perfect UEFA Europa League group stage records as the knockout stages appear on the horizon – here's what to expect from matchday four.

Europa League matchday three: what to get excited about!

Arsenal, AC Milan and Chelsea are flying, but the UEFA Europa League is bringing the best out of plenty of less well-known sides.

Europa League matchday two: what to get excited about!

Arsenal, Sevilla and Rennes face mighty journeys, while landmarks loom for Mesut Özil and Branislav Ivanović.

Europa League matchday one: what to get excited about!

Europa League matchday one: what to get excited about!

The group stage kicks off on 20 September: join us on our quest to make Thursday night a football night.

All you need to know: Europa League round of 16 draw

All you need to know: Europa League round of 16 draw

When is the UEFA Europa League round of 16 draw? How will it work? Which teams will be involved? Get the lowdown.

MD7 Manuel Fernandes (Lokomotiv Moskva)

MD7 Manuel Fernandes (Lokomotiv Moskva)

Milan and Arsenal cruise, tough night for Napoli

AC Milan, Arsenal, Atlético and Marseille made comfortable starts in their round of 32 ties, but the second legs look set to provide serious headaches for Dortmund, Napoli and Zenit.

Lokomotiv Moskva v Nice background

Lokomotiv are in pole position to progress despite Mario Balotelli's early first-leg double; Manuel Fernandes' second hat-trick of the season has given the Russia side the advantage.

UEFA Europa League sides' nicknames: L to Z

The second half of our look at the clubs lining up in the round of 32 and their pet names uncovers a Greek Siren, an 18th-century composer and not one but two Eaglets.

Napoli win again, Atlético close Liga gap

Dries Mertens scored a fifth goal in five games as Napoli returned a point clear of Juventus in Italy, on a night when Atlético moved within nine points of the Liga summit and Lyon lost.

Official: Europa League squad changes for knockouts

Official: Europa League squad changes for knockouts

Who's in and who's out? Check out what changes the 32 UEFA Europa League contenders have made to their squads for the rest of this season's competition.

All the Europa League sides' winter transfers

All the Europa League sides' winter transfers

The transfer window has now closed across most of Europe. UEFA.com rounds up all the ins and outs from the 32 UEFA Europa League contenders.

Napoli back on top, Marseille miss chance

Dries Mertens struck twice as Napoli returned to the top of Serie A, while Atlético got back to winning ways and Marseille spurned the chance to leapfrog Lyon into second in Ligue 1.

Nice v Lokomotiv Moskva background

Nice v Lokomotiv Moskva background

This is already Nice's longest ever European campaign and they continue against an impressive Lokomotiv Moskva side, who are old hands in the round of 32.

Lyon topple Paris, Napoli bolster lead

Memphis Depay struck a superb late winner as Lyon handed Paris a rare defeat, while Dries Mertens helped Napoli move four points clear in Italy and both Lazio and Arsenal excelled.

Villarreal and Marseille shine, Arsenal suffer loss

Pablo Fornals' late chip earned Villarreal a sensational victory at Real Madrid, while Leipzig, Atlético and Marseille all triumphed on a weekend when Arsenal lost.

Arsenal crash out of cup, Napoli stay top

Arsenal crash out of cup, Napoli stay top

Holders Arsenal are out of the FA Cup after losing at second-tier Nottingham Forest, on a weekend when Napoli won in Serie A and Diego Costa experienced an eventful Liga return.

Arsenal strike late, Costa scores, Sporting denied

Arsenal strike late, Costa scores, Sporting denied

Héctor Bellerín struck a late equaliser for Arsenal at home to Chelsea while the returning Diego Costa scored for Atlético and Sporting were denied by Lisbon rivals Benfica.

Arsenal owe it to Özil, Napoli top in Italy

Arsenal owe it to Özil, Napoli top in Italy

Mesut Özil's volley earned Arsenal the points against Newcastle and Napoli moved top of Serie A with a win at Torino, before Celtic's long unbeaten domestic run finally came to an end.

Lazio lose their way, Atlético bounce back

Lazio lost Ciro Immobile to a red card in a 3-1 defeat by Torino on Monday night, after Atlético put their UEFA Champions League exit behind them and both Napoli and Arsenal drew.

UEFA Europa League round of 32 draw

Swedish minnows Östersund were handed a dream tie with Arsenal while history awaits Sporting CP and Astana after the round of 32 draw in Nyon.

All you need to know: Europa League draw

When is the UEFA Europa League round of 32 draw? How does it work? Who is in it? Get the lowdown.

Europa League round of 32 draw line-up confirmed

Europa League round of 32 draw line-up confirmed

The 32 clubs have been confirmed for the UEFA Europa League knockout stage but which teams are seeded? UEFA.com explains.

Astana and Marseille among final eight through

Astana and Marseille among final eight through

AEK Athens, Astana, Athletic Club, Crvena zvezda, København, Lokomotiv Moskva, Ludogorets and Marseille all booked their UEFA Europa League round of 32 places on Thursday.

Europa League permutations: Who could go through?

Europa League permutations: Who could go through?

Three places remain up for grabs in the UEFA Europa League round of 32 as the group stage concludes with Thursday's 12 late kick-offs. There are eight teams in contention.

Sting in the tail for Gattuso, Arsenal come unstuck

Sting in the tail for Gattuso, Arsenal come unstuck

Gennaro Gattuso's first game as AC Milan coach ended in dramatic fashion, while Arsenal lost at home to Manchester United and both Lyon and Lazio got back on track.

#UEL contenders' midweek results

#UEL contenders' midweek results

After Arsenal secured their biggest win of the campaign on Wednesday, Villarreal cruised through their Copa del Rey tie on Thursday; check out the contenders' midweek scores.

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All of the qualification issues are resolved in Group K, but having failed to win any of their five matches, eliminated Vitesse will be eager to sign off their campaign with a long-awaited victory.

Lyon roar against Nice, Arsenal leave it late

In-form Lyon swept to a 5-0 victory against fellow UEFA Europa League hopefuls Nice, while Alexis Sánchez converted a late penalty clincher for Arsenal and both Lazio and Milan were held.

AC Milan and Östersund through, Köln battle on

AC Milan and Östersund through, Köln battle on

AC Milan, Östersund and Real Sociedad were among the teams who confirmed their round of 32 places on matchday five, while Köln's Lazarus act continued against Arsenal.

Derby joy for Arsenal, derby pain for Lazio

Arsenal enjoyed a 2-0 win against Tottenham in the north London derby, but it was a different story for Lazio against Roma on a weekend when İstanbul Başakşehir shone in Turkey.

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Beaten on matchday four, Nice nevertheless welcome Zulte Waregem knowing that victory would secure second place in Group K; the Belgian side are out if they get beaten.

Lyon claim derby spoils, Arsenal lose to City

Lyon claim derby spoils, Arsenal lose to City

Lyon posted a sixth consecutive win after a 5-0 victory in an interrupted Rhône derby, while Arsenal slipped further off the pace in England and AC Milan downed Sassuolo.

Dynamo, Arsenal and Lazio among first five through

Dynamo Kyiv were the first side through to the round of 32, with FCSB, Arsenal Zenit and Lazio joining them, but AC Milan missed their chance and Everton are heading out.

Lazio, Lyon and Arsenal on the rise

Lazio and Lyon both clambered up to third in their respective leagues after extending their winning streaks, while Arsenal moved to the verge of the top-four spots in England.

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Lazio still have a 100% record in Group K and with six wins in their last seven European home fixtures will be hopeful of maintaining that form against Nice to reach the last 32.

Immobile and Depay thrive, Marseille just miss out

Ciro Immobile kept up his remarkable scoring form for Lazio and Lyon's Memphis Depay scored a hat-trick, while Marseille came within minutes of ending Paris's unbeaten start.

Arsenal, FCSB, Lazio and Zenit still perfect

Arsenal, FCSB, Lazio and Zenit still perfect

Arsenal, FCSB, Lazio and Zenit all preserved their perfect group stage records on a night when Real Sociedad equalled the biggest win in UEFA Europa League history.

Milan suffer derby pain, Immobile and Lyon shine

Milan suffer derby pain, Immobile and Lyon shine

AC Milan succumbed late on to an Inter side inspired by three-goal Mauro Icardi, on a weekend when Arsenal also lost, Ciro Immobile downed Juventus and Lyon edged Monaco.

Arsenal on a roll, Milan suffer setback

Arsenal continued their return to form with victory against Brighton, on a weekend when AC Milan lost to Roma and Marseille won their tussle with fellow group stage side Nice.

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Something has to give as Nice welcome Lazio in UEFA Europa League Group K, with both sides having won their opening two fixtures in the section.

Who makes our Europa League Team of the Week?

Who makes our Europa League Team of the Week?

İstanbul Başakşehir captain Emre Belözoğlu, Lokomotiv's hat-trick hero Manuel Fernandes and FedEx Performance Zone leading light Aleksandr Kokorin feature in our latest all-star team.

Milan win in added time, Östersund continue to surprise

Milan win in added time, Östersund continue to surprise

Milan surrendered a two-goal lead against Rijeka before claiming all three points in the 94th minute, while Everton were frustrated, Östersund surprised and Lokomotiv started like a train.

Immobile strikes again, Lacazette at the double

Ciro Immobile moved onto eight goals for Lazio in his last five Serie A games on a weekend when AEK Athens rallied from 2-0 down to beat Olympiacos and Everton triumphed.

Kokorin keeps Zenit flying but Konyaspor lose again

Kokorin keeps Zenit flying but Konyaspor lose again

Aleksandr Kokorin continued his rich vein of form as Zenit pulled away in Russia, Plzeň beat Zlín in an all-Czech affair and Konyaspor remained in a rut in Monday's matches.

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Nice's Wesley Sneijder will be hoping to take on Vitesse for the first time in over a decade as his new side bid to tighten their grip on top spot in Group K.

Highlights: Milan, Nice and Zenit score freely, Atalanta shine

Nice, Zenit and seven-time European champions AC Milan delivered five-star away performances as the group stage commenced with memorable wins for Atalanta and Östersund.

Lazio sink Milan, Hoffenheim turn heads

Lazio sink Milan, Hoffenheim turn heads

Ciro Immobile struck a hat-trick as Lazio beat fellow hopefuls AC Milan, while Hoffenheim and Nice both claimed major scalps. Check how all the group stage teams fared.

#UEL matchday one: all you need to know

#UEL matchday one: all you need to know

The presence of AC Milan and Arsenal is set to add some genuine star quality to this season's UEFA Europa League; meet the full cast ahead of matchday one.

Zulte Waregem v Nice background

Zulte Waregem v Nice background

Zulte Waregem's home form has been disappointing in their most recent European games, but they will look to wipe the slate clean against Nice in Group K.

Form guide

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LAZ Lazio 1-0 NIC Nice
2017/11/02 UEFA Europa League 02/11/2017
W

NIC Nice 3-1 ZUL Zulte Waregem
2017/11/23 UEFA Europa League 23/11/2017
L

VIT Vitesse 1-0 NIC Nice
2017/12/07 UEFA Europa League 07/12/2017
L

NIC Nice 2-3 LMO Lokomotiv Moskva
2018/02/15 UEFA Europa League 15/02/2018
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LMO Lokomotiv Moskva 1-0 NIC Nice
2018/02/22 UEFA Europa League 22/02/2018