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.

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.

The Europa League draw for the last-16 takes place on Friday, February 21 at 12pm GMT. As the seeded teams in the play-off draw, United will be at home in the second leg. The Europa League last-16 takes place across 6 and 13 March. As the seeded team, Manchester United will be at home in the second leg.

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. The two English sides have struggled in the Premier League this season,