UEFA Europa League: Big clubs in fray tonight

High-flying Chelsea open their Group L account against PAOK in Greece.

Maurizio Sarri's side have won all five Premier League matches and enter the European campaign as one of the title favorites.

Even though Chelsea have left out Eden Hazard, they are set to field a strong line-up.

One can expect Cesc Fabregas get a starting berth along with veteran Gary Cahill.

Unai Emery is known as an Europa League specialist. He had won the title thrice with former club Sevilla.

The Gunners start their campaign against Ukrainian side Vorskla Poltava.

The manager assured that Arsenal are taking this competition seriously and will give it all.

Germany goal-keeper Bernd Leno could make his debut.

Starts could also be handed to several other fringe first team players.

Gerrard's Rangers face a tough away test against Spanish club Villarreal.

The Scottish club have some injury issues to deal with and Gerrard will be hoping that they can focus on what's in hand and give it all.

Villarreal coach Javi Calleja expects a tough fight from a side that plays to its strengths and is quick.

Villarreal are experienced campaigners in Europa League.

AC Milan will be up against Dudelange in their opening fixture.

Dudelange became the first team from Luxembourg to compete in the Europa.

The match would be played in the 8,000-capacity Luxembourg's national stadium and is expected to be a sold out affair.

All eyes will be on Milan's Gonzalo Higuain in terms of scoring crucial goals.