Champions League Draw: Tottenham handed group of death

Pep Guardiola’s men should have enough quality to win the group at 4/9, but if they let their guard down, they’ll be punished.

Man United, Benfica, Basel, CSKA Moscow

Manchester United are back in the group stages after a year away.

And they couldn’t really have asked for a more stereotypical Champions League draw. The Red Devils have won six from nine against Benfica and have lost just once in four matches against Swiss side Basel.

Progression from the group as winners will be the aim for United as they aim to restore their reputation in Europe’s premier competition.

They’re 2/5 to top Group A.

Chelsea, Atletico Madrid, AS Roma, Qarabag

This is a potentially tricky group for Chelsea, who will not relish trips to face Atletico Madrid and Roma.

The Blues haven’t won in four against Diego Simeone’s men and will be the first British visitors to the new Wanda Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid.

A new look Roma side will also provide a stern test, as will a 5,800m trek to face Azerbaijani champions Qarabag.

There’s no question over Chelsea’s quality, but if the unrest at Stamford Bridge isn’t sorted soon, this could end up being trickier than it needs to be for the West Londoners.

Coral go 13/10 on a Blues group win.

Liverpool, Sevilla, Maribor, Spartak Moscow

While Spurs finished second in the league last year and were handed a nightmare draw, Liverpool must be rubbing their hands together with glee.

The Reds qualified via a play-off win over Hoffenheim and have been gifted what looks to be a relatively straightforward group.

Sevilla will provide the sternest test but Jurgen Klopp should be targeting 12 points from 12 against Spartak and Slovenian minnows Maribor.

Hoffenheim boss Julian Nagelsmann claimed the Anfield atmosphere got to his players’ heads earlier this week. The home crowd will be key if Liverpool are to win their group at 4/6.

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