The latest Europa League draw has set the stage for an exciting season, with Sunderland making a glamorous return to European football after 52 years. The Black Cats will face AC Milan in a thrilling opener, marking their first European competition since the 1973-74 season. They will also host the Italian giants at the Vitality Stadium.

Bournemouth, who finished sixth in the Premier League last season, will also face AC Milan at home and travel to Real Sociedad. The Cherries' group includes:

• Viktoria Plzen
• Sparta Prague
• Sturm Graz
• Celta
• Hapoel Be'er Sheva
• Lillestrom

Crystal Palace, the previous season's Conference League winners, will take on Lyon and Real Sociedad, while also competing against:

• Sparta Prague
• Red Bull Salzburg
• Lech Poznan
• Jagiellonia
• Hoffenheim
• Besiktas in Istanbul

Celtic, after a disappointing exit in the Champions League play-offs, will host Marseille and venture to Benfica, the site of their historic 1967 European Cup victory. Their group also features:

• Ferencvaros
• Union SG
• Celta
• Omonia
• Besiktas
• Torreense

As these teams gear up for their matches, fans eagerly anticipate the thrill and challenges of the Europa League.