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James: Molde wanted to face Solskjaer’s Manchester United in Europa League last 32 stage

Molde striker Leke James is confident of their chances against Hoffenheim in the Europa League round of 32 but he claims they expected a draw with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s Manchester United.

After finishing second behind Arsenal in Group B, Erling Moe's side was handed a date with a German Bundesliga club with the first-leg scheduled for February 18 at the Aker Stadion.

Their opponents, Hoffenheim finished at the top of Group L without conceding a defeat, however, Leke is unperturbed by their unbeaten streak and he thinks Molde can advance to the last 16 stage for the first time in the club's history.