While participation in the tournament means more Sunday fixtures for United, Arsenal and Wolves this term, and can bring long journeys to teams like Astana, the reward for the victors is a place in the 2020/2021 UEFA Champions League.
Of course, the Reds lifted the trophy in 2017, thanks to a 2-0 success over Ajax in Stockholm and know all about the merits of the competition.
Ole's men have made a positive start to Group L and have yet to concede a goal against the other three sides in the section - Astana, AZ Alkmaar and Thursday's opponents Partizan Belgrade.