Manchester United’s potential Champions League opponents confirmed

Manchester United's route to the Champions League has become a little clearer before Friday's draw.

After securing a top-four spot last season, a two-legged qualification tie is all that stands between Louis van Gaal's side and a return to Europe's premier club competition... but things might not be as straightforward as they hoped. United will probably want to avoid a long trip to Russia to face CSKA Moscow, and won't relish the thought of facing Italian side Lazio. Monaco, who defeated Arsenal in last year's competition, could also be a stern task. Other options include Club Brugge of Belgium and Austrian side Rapid Vienna. https://twitter.com/ManUtd/status/629028269770285056?lang=en-gb Louis van Gaal will learn his side's fate when the draw is made on Friday at 11:00.