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When is the Europa League semi-final draw?

The Europa League trophy, which will be up for grabs at the 2017 final in Stockholm
Image: The Europa League trophy will be up for grabs at the 2017 final in Stockholm

The draw for the semi-finals of the Europa League will be held on Friday 21 April at 12pm GMT.

You can follow the draw live with our live blog across the Sky Sports digital platforms or by watching Sky Sports News HQ.

There is no seeding or country limitations, just like the last-eight stage. So any team can draw any other.

Manchester United are the favourites to win the competition after beating Anderlecht 2-1 in extra-time in the second leg at Old Trafford to secure a 3-2 aggregate win.

Manchester United will face Saint-Etienne in the Europa League last 32
Image: Who will Manchester United face in the semis?

Celta Vigo reached the semi-finals with victory over Genk and also in the last four are Ajax and Lyon after wins over Schalke and Besiktas respectively.

The first legs of the semi will be played on May 4 and the second legs played on May 11. The team drawn out of the hat first will play the first leg at home.

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The 2017 Europa League final will be played in Stockholm on May 24.

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