Rangers' potential Europa League group stage opponents with West Ham clash possible

They made hard work of it but Rangers got the job done against Alashkert.

The Gers successfully defended their 1-0 lead in Yerevan to book their spot in the Europa League group stages.

Steven Gerrard wasn’t there to see it in person but can now look forward to tomorrow's draw, even if it wasn't a vintage display in Armenia.

And there are some mouth watering ties in prospect if they do.

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 11: David Moyes, Manager of West Ham United looks on after the Premier League match between West Ham United and Leicester City at London Stadium on April 11, 2021 in London, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by John Walton - Pool/Getty Images) (Getty)

There can be no Glasgow return for Brendan Rodgers with the Foxes in the same pot as Rangers, but there could be for David Moyes, with an all-British clash with West Ham is possible.

The Hammers have already triumphed in Glasgow this year, hammering Celtic 6-2 in a pre-season friendly.

Both sides would probably rather avoid one, but a re-match with Slavia Prague after last season’s disgraceful behaviour from Ondrej Kudela could also take place if they overcome Legia Warsaw.

Big guns such as Monaco and PSV are among other potential opponents.

The draw as it stands

Pot 1

Lyon

Napoli

Leverkusen

Lazio

Monaco

Dinamo Zagreb

Olympiacos

Braga

Pot 2

Celtic

Frankfurt

Crvena Zvezda

Leicester

Genk

Lokomotiv Moscow

RANGERS

PSV

Pot 3

Marseille

West Ham

Ludogorets

Real Sociedad

Real Betis

Fenerbahce

Spartak Moscow

Sparta Prague

Pot 4

Galatasaray

Rapid Vienna

Midtylland

Sturm Graz

Brondby

Omonia Nicosia

Ferencvaros

Legia Warsaw