Five English Clubs Prepare for the Champions League League-Phase Draw

Arsenal, Manchester City, Manchester United, Aston Villa and Liverpool are scheduled to discover their league-phase opponents in the Champions League draw on 27 August. The draw will shape the early weeks of their season and immediately create major storylines.
For fans, the first question is simple: which heavyweight do you want to avoid? For managers, the concern is managing travel, recovery and squad rotation alongside domestic fixtures.