Lucky Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Tottenham avoid Group of Death in Champions League draws (Check all the groups here)

Contrary to speculations that one or two English clubs, especially Chelsea would be grouped in one of the tough groups in the draws for the Champions League group stages, all of them managed to avoid a Group of Death.

There was a case of history repeating itself as Manchester City got drawn with Ukrainian champions Shakhtar Donetsk for the third season in a row. Pep Guardiola’s side will also face Dinamo Zagreb and Champions League debutants Atalanta.

Liverpool will renew a familiar rivalry as were paired with Serie A runners-up Napoli for a second successive season. Red Bull Salzburg and Genk complete Group E for Jurgen Klopp’s side.

Frank Lampard’s Chelsea were handed the best draw from the English sides as they complete Group H with Ajax, Valencia and LOSC Lille.

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