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Manchester United could face Monaco in Champions League qualifier

Former Manchester United forward Dimitar Berbatov helped Monaco knock Arsenal out of the Champions League round of 16 in March
Former Manchester United forward Dimitar Berbatov helped Monaco knock Arsenal out of the Champions League round of 16 in March Photograph: Glyn Kirk/AFP/Getty Images

Manchester United will find out on 7 August who they will play in their Champions League qualifier.

Monaco, who beat Arsenal during the round of 16 this season, are among 10 clubs Louis van Gaal’s side could face over two legs on 8/19 and 25/26 August, after United finished fourth in the Premier League following a season away from the competition.

Lazio are also potential opponents, having sealed third place in Serie A with a 4-2 win at Napoli, along with CSKA Moscow and Sporting Lisbon.

Other sides United could meet are Anderlecht, Fenerbahce, Panathinaikos, Rapid Vienna, Sparta Prague, and Young Boys.

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