He would go on to become the all-time top scorer, a record he nonetheless holds. Arsenal emerged as serious contenders by winning the League and FA Cup double in 1997–ninety eight, and from that point they and Manchester United would go on to dominate the league for the following many decades.[citat

Two teams qualify instantly from Each and every group — the workforce that finishes initial along with the staff that finishes next. In addition to that, the 8 ideal third-spot teams from throughout all 12 groups also progress. That provides a complete of 32 groups while in the knockout phase.