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The Europa League knockout phase play-offs are here with Nottingham Forest and Celtic having discovered their next opponents.

Celtic got the result they needed to avoid elimination from the competition in Thursday’s league-phase finale as they staved off a comeback to beat Utrecht at Parkhead, ensuring them a play-off tie with either Bundesliga side Stuttgart.

They join Forest in the play-off, who thrashed Ferencvaros 4-0 on the final matchday in the knowledge that they had already mathematically qualified for the next stage. Sean Dyche’s side were drawn against Turkish giants Fenerbahce and face a trip to Istanbul where the Europa League will also be held.

Aston Villa were the only side from the British contingent to finish in the top eight, earning a bye to the last 16 where they will face one of Red Star Belgrade, Celta Viga, PAOK or Lille but they will only find out their opponents in February.