### Packed Stadiums and Passionate Crowds Await Europa League Clashes

Tonight's Europa League fixtures promise thrilling encounters with Manchester United taking on Bodo/Glimt, Tottenham facing Roma, and Nice squaring off against Rangers, all set to kick off at 20:00 GMT.

At Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, a crowd of 61,000 is expected, filling what is often considered the finest football venue in the United Kingdom. Spurs are introducing a singing section in the South Stand, the largest single-tier stand in English football, hoping to create an atmosphere akin to Borussia Dortmund's famed "Yellow Wall." The visiting Roma fans are also set to bring vibrancy to the away end, ensuring an electric ambiance throughout the match.

Meanwhile, BBC Sport's Simon Stone reports from Old Trafford, where Liverpool's boss Arne Slot highlighted the importance of finishing in the top eight of this expanded group phase to secure a spot in the last-16, which kicks off in March. This is crucial for Manchester United's manager Ruben Amorim, as it would grant his team a valuable two-week period in February to train without the pressure of immediate fixtures.

Manchester United enters tonight's game with a win and three draws from their first four matches, meaning they still have work to do to clinch a top-eight position. Even though a win tonight might not secure their spot, it would bring them significantly closer with three games remaining. Speaking ahead of the match, Amorim emphasized the need for his players to enjoy the game and stop overthinking their positions, adding that even with limited tactical training, the team has grasped their roles well.

As the evening unfolds, fans of all teams can look forward to seeing how these key fixtures impact their chances of advancing in the Europa League.