League: Champion League Group E

Liverpool were drawn in Group E ...

Liverpool

Liverpool came through the Playoff round with their awesome attack destroying Hoffenheim, even in spite of the absent wantaway playmaker Philippe Coutinho.

Sides will need to be wary of their pace they have on the counter-attack, while Jurgen Klopp will hope to repeat his exploits of 2013, when he led Borussia Dortmund to the final.

Spartak Moscow

The Russian side found their way as top seeds after winning the title in Russia last season, but were undoubtedly the weakest of the sides in Pot One.

Antonio Conte’s former assistant, Massimo Carrera, took the side to their first title since 2001; now the lightning quick winger Quincy Promes and Brazilian striker Luiz Adriano will lead their attack.

Sevilla

Under another new manager in Eduardo Berizzo, Sevilla scraped through the playoffs, but were a post’s width away from being dumped out by Istanbul BB.

Their pedigree in Europe’s secondary competition has been outstanding over the last decade or so, but they have continually flattered to deceive among the big boys.

NK Maribor

The Violets edged by Hapoel Be’er Sheva in the Playoff round, but it will be a great shock if Darko Milanic - a former Leeds manager - can keep them in Europe post Christmas.