Bournemouth and Sunderland land Milan in Europa League, Crystal Palace get Lyon
English football clubs Bournemouth, Sunderland, and Crystal Palace have learned their opponents for the upcoming Europa and Conference League campaigns. The draw features high-profile matchups, including Bournemouth facing AC Milan and Palace playing Lyon.
Why it matters
European competition draws significantly impact the schedules and financial outlooks for mid-tier Premier League clubs.
The Europa League and Conference League trophies on display in Monte Carlo at the draw./Getty Images The Europa League and Conference League trophies on display in Monte Carlo at the draw./Getty Images Europa League Bournemouth and Sunderland land Milan in Europa League, Crystal Palace get Lyon Celtic will host Marseille and travel to Benfica
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Prefer the Guardian on Google Bournemouth and Sunderland will play mouthwatering ties against Milan in their Europa League campaigns, while the Crystal Palace head coach, Pierre Sage, faces a return to his previous employers Lyon.
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