By James Cormack The extension of the Europa League means we’re now treated to monster Thursday slates, with 18 fixtures taking place every league phase matchday. The new format is still in its infancy, with teams having plenty of time to make up ground and work their way into either an automatic qualifying spot for the knockout stages or the play-off round. Matchday 3 is blessed with narratives in abundance, and many eyes will undoubtedly be cast upon Istanbul as Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahce take on Manchester United. While much of Thursday’s talk will surround that fixture, there are 17 other …