Newcastle drawn with Evergrande

Newcastle United, the 2012 winner, will face Asian champion Guangzhou Evergrande, HKFA Under-23 and host Hong Kong soccer club in Group A of the HKFC Citibank Soccer Sevens, which will be held from May 23-25.

Chelsea is the top seed in Group B and will face fellow Premier League team Sunderland, Hong Kong champion Kitchee and HKFC Captain's Select, following the official draw.

Manchester City, making only its second appearance in the event, will take on Scottish giant Rangers, a HKFA qualifier and Singapore Cricket Club in Group C.