Match previews

LEICESTER return to European football tonight after a three-year absence.
The Foxes looked set for a triumphant return to the Champions League for much of last season, but a final day loss to Man Utd meant they had to settle for the Europa League.

Brendan Rodgers is hoping to lead Leicester to European gloryCredit: Getty Images – Getty

Brendan Rodgers and co will be very keen on a winning start in this one, with unpredictable ties against AEK Athens and Braga to come.
Ukrainian visitors Zorya Luhansk have a lot of experience in this competition, having participated in each of the last six seasons.
What time does Leicester vs Zorya Luhansk kick off?
The match kicks off at 8pm UK time.
In accordance with UK law, it will be played behind closed doors at the King Power Stadium.

What TV channel is Leicester vs Zorya Luhansk on and can I live stream it?
Leicester vs Zorya Luhansk is live on BT Sport ESPN.
Coverage commences at 7.30pm – half an hour before kick-off.
To stream the game live, head to the BT Sport website or app.
How do I watch Leicester vs Zorya Luhansk for free?
What is the team news?
Jamie Vardy is out of this one with a calf problem, which should allow Kelechi Iheanacho to get a start.
In a huge blow for the Foxes, Caglar Soyuncu faces a lengthy spell on the treatment table with an abductor tear.

Daniel Amartey, Ricardo Pereira and Wilfred Ndidi are also longer term absentees.
Latest odds
Leicester 1/3
Draw 4/1
Zorya Luhansk 9/1 More

CELTIC welcome AC Milan to Glasgow as they get their Europa League group stage campaign up and running.
Neil Lennon’s side battled their way through the qualifiers to reach the tournament proper.

Mohamed Elyounoussi celebrates with Albian Ajeti after scoring for Celtic

And the Hoops now take on the Italian giants in European competition for the first time in seven years.
Celtic come into this game off the back of a 2-0 defeat to Old Firm rivals Rangers on Saturday afternoon.
AC Milan superstar Zlatan Ibrahimovic will also be a big threat to Lennon and Co.
But the Scottish champions will hope they can repeat their wins over Lazio last season by beating another Italian side.

When is Celtic vs AC Milan?
Celtic take on AC Milan TONIGHT (Thursday, October 22).
The game will be played at Celtic Park.
Kick-off is at 8pm.
Is Celtic vs AC Milan on TV and can I live stream it?
You can watch this game live on BT Sport 3 with coverage starting at 8pm.

If you haven’t already, you can sign up for BT Sport HERE.
The game will also be available to stream live on the BT Sport app.
Alternatively, you can keep up with all of the action with SunSport’s LIVE blog.

What’s Celtic’s form like?
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CELTIC 0 RANGERS 2 (Saturday, October 17)
Celtic XI: Barkas, Welsh, Duffy, Ajer, Frimpong, Brown (C), Ntcham, McGregor, Laxalt, Klimala, Elyounoussi.
ST JOHNSTONE 0 CELTIC 2 (Sunday, October 4)
Celtic XI: Barkas, Elhamed, Duffy, Ajer, Frimpong, Ntcham, McGregor (C), Taylor, Turnbull, Edouard, Elyounoussi.
SARAJEVO 0 CELTIC 1 (Thursday, October 1)
Celtic XI: Barkas, Bitton, Duffy, Ajer, Frimpong, Christie, Brown (C), McGregor, Taylor, Edouard, Elyounoussi.
CELTIC 3 HIBS 0 (Sunday, September 27)
Celtic XI: Barkas, Bitton, Duffy, Ajer, Frimpong, Christie, Brown (C), McGregor, Taylor, Ajeti, Elyounoussi.
RIGA 0 CELTIC 1 (Thursday, September 24)
Celtic XI: Barkas, Ajer, Duffy, Bitton, Forrest, Ntcham, Brown (C), McGregor, Taylor, Christie, Edouard. More

RANGERS travel to Belgium to take on Standard Liege in their Europa League group stage opener.
Steven Gerrard’s side beat Turkish giants Galatasaray in their final qualifier to seal their place in the competition.

And the Light Blues will now hope to get off to a winning start in the tournament proper as they try to reach the knockout stages once more.
Rangers have enjoyed themselves on their travels under Gerrard and will aim to keep that run of form going.
They head into Thursday’s game off the back of their Old Firm win over Celtic on Saturday afternoon.
That will be a big confidence boost as they get set to face Standard Liege.

When is Standard Liege vs Rangers?
Rangers take on Standard Liege TONIGHT (Thursday, October 22).
The game will be played at the Stade Maurice Dufrasne in Liege, Belgium.
Kick-off is at 5.55pm.
Is Standard Liege vs Rangers on TV and can I live stream it?
You can watch this game live on BT Sport 3 with coverage starting at 5.30pm.

If you haven’t already, you can sign up for BT Sport HERE.
The game will also be available to live stream on the BT Sport app.
Alternatively, you can keep up with all of the action with SunSport’s LIVE blog.
What’s Rangers form like?
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Celtic 0 Rangers 2 (Saturday, October 17)
Rangers XI: McGregor, Tavernier (C), Goldson, Helander, Barisic, Arfield, Davis, Kamara, Barker, Morelos, Kent.
Rangers 2 Ross County 0 (Sunday, October 4)
Rangers XI: McLaughlin, Tavernier (C), Goldson, Balogun, Barisic, Kamara, Arfield, Jack, Jones, Morelos, Kent.
Rangers 2 Galatasaray 1 (Thursday, October 1)
Rangers XI: McGregor, Tavernier (C), Goldson, Helander, Barisic, Kamara, Davis, Arfield, Hagi, Kent, Morelos.
Motherwell 1 Rangers 5 (Sunday, September 27)
Rangers XI: McGregor, Tavernier (C), Goldson, Helander, Bassey, Davis, Kamara, Arfield, Jones, Morelos, Kent.
Willem II 0 Rangers 4 (Thursday, September 24)
Rangers XI: McGregor, Tavernier (C), Helander, Goldson, Barisic, Kamara, Davis, Arfield, Hagi, Kent, Morelos. More

GARETH BALE will be hoping to make his first Tottenham start as they take on LASK Linz in a Europa League group stage opener.
Spurs will be desperate to get back to winning ways after throwing away a three-goal lead to draw with West Ham on Sunday.

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Gareth Bale could be in line for a first start since his return from Real MadridCredit: PA:Press Association

But their record so far in this competition is more impressive as they have squeezed past Lokomotiv Plovdiv and Shkendija and hammered Maccabi Haifa to qualify.
Visitors LASK were impressive in the competition last season, defying the odds to reach the quarter-final before being hammered 7-1 on aggregate by Man Utd.
What time does Tottenham vs LASK kick off?
Tottenham take on LASK on Thursday, October 22.
The match kicks off at 8pm UK time.
It will be played without fans at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
What TV channel is Tottenham vs LASK on and can I live stream it?
Tottenham vs LASK is live on BT Sport 2.
Coverage commences after the conclusion of the early kick-off between Rapid Vienna and Arsenal.
To stream the game live, head to the BT Sport website or app.

Can I watch Tottenham vs LASK for free?
Team news
Bale could be set to make his full second debut for Spurs but he will not be joined by fellow Welshman Joe Rodon, who wasn’t registered in time to be included in the Europa League squad.
The likes of Dele Alli, Lucas Moura, Harry Winks and Carlos Vinicius could be considered with Mourinho set to ring the changes.

However, the game may come too soon for Eric Dier.
Latest odds
Tottenham 1/3
Draw 21/5
LASK 17/2

*Odds from Ladbrokes correct as of Wednesday, October 21. More

LEICESTER are back in European action three years after their memorable Champions League campaign came to an end with defeat to Atletico Madrid.
The Foxes looked set for a triumphant return to Europe’s elite club competition for much of last season, but a final day loss to Man Utd meant they had to settle for the Europa League.

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Brendan Rodgers is hoping to lead Leicester to European gloryCredit: Getty Images – Getty

Brendan Rodgers and co will be very keen on a winning start in this one, with unpredictable ties against AEK Athens and Braga to come.
But Ukrainian visitors Zorya Luhansk have a lot of experience in this competition, having participated in each of the last six seasons.
What time does Leicester vs Zorya Luhansk kick off?
Leicester take on Zorya Luhansk on Thursday, October 22.
The match kicks off at 8pm UK time.
In accordance with UK law, it will be played behind closed doors at the King Power Stadium.

What TV channel is Leicester vs Zorya Luhansk on and can I live stream it?
Leicester vs Zorya Luhansk is live on BT Sport ESPN.
Coverage commences at 7.30pm – half an hour before kick-off.
To stream the game live, head to the BT Sport website or app.
How do I watch Leicester vs Zorya Luhansk for free?
Team news
Jamie Vardy is out of this one with a calf problem, which should allow Kelechi Iheanacho to get a start.
In a huge blow for the Foxes, Caglar Soyuncu faces a lengthy spell on the treatment table with an abductor tear.

Daniel Amartey, Ricardo Pereira and Wilfred Ndidi are also longer term absentees.
Latest odds
Leicester 1/3
Draw 4/1
Zorya Luhansk 9/1 More