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Europa League | Final
May 29, 2019 at 8pm UK
 
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4-1

Giroud (49'), Pedro (60'), Hazard (65' pen., 72')
FT(HT: 0-0)
Iwobi (69')

The Match

Gallery

Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri is aiming for his first title as a manager, while Arsenal will play Champions League football next season with victory.

Match Report

Eden Hazard scores twice in the second half as Chelsea blow away London rivals Arsenal with a 4-1 win in the Europa League final.

Live Commentary

Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of Chelsea's 4-1 win over Arsenal, as the Blues produced an improved second-half display to claim more silverware.

Preview

Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Europa League showdown between Chelsea and Arsenal in Baku, including team news and predicted lineups.

Head to Head
Jan 19, 2019 5.30pm
Aug 18, 2018 5.30pm
Aug 1, 2018 8.05pm
Pre-season Friendlies
Chelsea
1-1
Arsenal
Arsenal win 6-5 on penalties
Rudiger (6')
Lacazette (93')
Jan 24, 2018 8pm
Semi-Finals
Arsenal
2-1
Chelsea
Rudiger (12' og.), Xhaka (60')
Wilshere (31'), Monreal (66')
Hazard (7')
Hazard (17'), Moses (62')
Jan 10, 2018 8pm
Semi-Finals
Chelsea
0-0
Arsenal
Kante (79')
Xhaka (51'), Elneny (87')
Build-up
Cesc Fabregas misses a penalty during the FA Cup third-round game between Chelsea and Nottingham Forest on January 5, 2019
Cesc Fabregas: 'Impossible to choose favourite from Chelsea, Arsenal'
The London rivals go head-to-head in Azerbaijan on Wednesday evening.
May 29, 16:52
Curious Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri on April 18, 2019
Sarri strop: Other managers to lose their cool
Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri threw his baseball cap to the ground and kicked it during a Blues training session in Baku.
May 29, 12:13
Lucas Torreira shrugs during the Premier League game between Southampton and Arsenal on December 16, 2018
Lucas Torreira looking to follow in footsteps of "idol" Diego Forlan
The 23-year-old Uruguayan has been a hit in his first season at the Emirates Stadium.
May 28, 22:49
Alexander Lacazette celebrates his goal against Newcastle United with Arsenal teammate Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang on April 4, 2019
Alexandre Lacazette: 'I always want to play with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang'
Koscielny returned from an Achilles injury in December.
May 28, 22:47
Curious Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri on April 18, 2019
Maurizio Sarri admits Europa League final result could determine his future
Sarri will lead Chelsea into Wednesday's second-tier European final against Arsenal with his Stamford Bridge future still in doubt.
May 28, 20:28
Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech pictured in January 2019
Petr Cech: 'Arsenal not under enough pressure'
Arsenal goalkeeper Cech is set for battle in Baku against his former club.
May 28, 20:27
Arsenal manager Unai Emery pictured on May 12, 2019
Maurizio Sarri, Unai Emery unhappy with Europa League final travel difficulties
The Premier League sides are separated by just six miles in London.
May 28, 20:26
Eden Hazard gives the thumbs-up on May 12, 2019
Maurizio Sarri: 'Eden Hazard could become best in the world'
The Chelsea forward is expected to make a £100million summer transfer to Real Madrid.
May 28, 20:24
Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante scores the opening goal in his side's EFL Cup semi-final second leg with Tottenham Hotspur on January 24, 2019
N'Golo Kante still a doubt for Europa League final
The Frenchman has a knee issue.
May 28, 18:50
Henrikh Mkhitaryan grabs a quick equaliser during the Premier League game between Southampton and Arsenal on December 16, 2018
Sokratis urges Arsenal to win Europa League final for Henrikh Mkhitaryan
Henrikh Mkhitaryan opted not to travel to Baku for personal reasons.
May 28, 16:55
Arsenal manager Unai Emery pictured on May 12, 2019
Europa League final: Five talking points ahead of Chelsea vs. Arsenal
Five issues in the spotlight.
May 28, 16:12
Chelsea's Ruben Loftus-Cheek scores against Eintracht Frankfurt in the Europa League on May 9, 2019.
Europa League final: Chelsea's road to Baku
Who the Blues saw off to set up Baku showdown.
May 28, 16:11
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang celebrates after equalising for Arsenal in their Europa League semi-final against Valencia on May 9, 2019
Europa League final: Arsenal's road to Baku
Who the Gunners saw off to set up Baku showdown.
May 28, 16:10
Arsenal's Alexandre Lacazette dribbles with the ball against Chelsea in the Premier League on January 19, 2019.
Arsenal, Chelsea fans go to great lengths to attend Europa League final
Many fans had to made tricky and expensive trips to Azerbaijan's capital.
May 28, 16:09
Arsenal manager Unai Emery pictured on May 12, 2019
Unai Emery: 'Petr Cech deserves my trust'
The Gunners are set to meet London rivals Chelsea in the Europa League final in Baku.
May 28, 16:07
Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka pictured in November 2018
Granit Xhaka: 'Arsenal eager to end time in Europa League'
Midfielder Granit Xhaka admits that he and his Arsenal teammates are eager to avoid a third successive season in the Europa League.
May 27, 23:57
Eden Hazard gives the thumbs-up on May 12, 2019
Eden Hazard hints Europa League final will be final game for Chelsea
The Belgium international has been linked with a move to Real Madrid.
May 27, 23:02
Alexander Lacazette celebrates his goal against Newcastle United with Arsenal teammate Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang on April 4, 2019
Combined XI: Chelsea vs. Arsenal
Sports Mole selects its strongest combined XI from the squads of Chelsea and Arsenal ahead of Wednesday's Europa League final clash in Baku.
May 27, 17:30
Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante reacts after missing a chance during the EFL Cup final against Manchester City on February 24, 2019
How Chelsea could line up against Arsenal in the Europa League final
Sports Mole looks at how Chelsea could line up for Wednesday's Europa League final showdown with Arsenal in Baku.
May 27, 13:32
Mesut Ozil in action for Arsenal on May 9, 2019
How Arsenal could line up against Chelsea in the Europa League final
Sports Mole looks at how Arsenal could line up for Wednesday's Europa League final showdown with Chelsea in Baku.
May 27, 13:32
Chelsea's Maurizio Sarri on the touchline against Slavia Prague in the Europa League on April 11, 2019.
Frank Sinclair backs Maurizio Sarri for Chelsea stay
The Italian's future will be decided after Wednesday's final with Arsenal in Baku.
May 27, 13:27
Shkodran Mustafi in action for Arsenal during a Premier League match against Leicester City on April 28, 2019
Shkodran Mustafi confident of success in "very tight" Europa League final
The two Premier League sides will go head-to-head in Baku.
May 26, 23:08
N'Golo Kante in action for Chelsea on September 15, 2018
Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante to miss Europa League final?
Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante will reportedly miss the Europa League final with Arsenal due to a knee injury.
May 26, 17:40
Curious Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri on April 18, 2019
Wayne Bridge predicts "bad spell" for Chelsea
Chelsea face Arsenal in the Europa League final in Baku.
May 26, 11:19
Curious Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri on April 18, 2019
David Luiz launches staunch defence of under-fire boss Maurizio Sarri
The defender has backed the Italian whose methods have come in for scrutiny.
May 26, 09:23
General view of Chelsea's Stamford Bridge taken April 2018
Chelsea accused of abandoning supporters for Europa League final
Blues fans believe Chelsea could have done much more to assist those wishing to try to travel to Baku.
May 25, 13:09
Alexandre Lacazette is pounced on by his teammates after equalising for Arsenal against Valencia in their Europa League semi-final on May 2, 2019
Europa League final: How did Arsenal make it to Baku?
A look back at the results which took the Gunners all the way to Baku.
May 24, 07:58
Pedro celebrates scoring for Chelsea against Eintracht Frankfurt in the Europa League on May 2, 2019.
Europa League final: How did Chelsea make it to Baku?
Maurizio Sarri's side face Arsenal in the final.
May 24, 07:57
Henrikh Mkhitaryan in action for Arsenal on August 12, 2018
Europa League final: An in-depth look at Chelsea vs. Arsenal
The Premier League rivals meet in the Europa League final on May 29.
May 24, 07:50
Arsenal's Alexandre Lacazette dribbles with the ball against Chelsea in the Premier League on January 19, 2019.
Europa League final: Chelsea vs. Arsenal history in pictures
The London rivals will meet in the Europa League final.
May 24, 07:46
Henrikh Mkhitaryan grabs a quick equaliser during the Premier League game between Southampton and Arsenal on December 16, 2018
Europa League final: Five major talking points ahead of Chelsea vs. Arsenal
It will be an all-English affair in Baku as Arsenal face Chelsea.
May 24, 07:45
Arsenal's Alexandre Lacazette dribbles with the ball against Chelsea in the Premier League on January 19, 2019.
Europa League final: A look back at past all-English ties in the competition
The Europa League final is only the third time in the competition's 48-year history that two English clubs have faced each other.
May 24, 07:42
Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech pictured in January 2019
Petr Cech set for dream finale to glittering career
The Arsenal goalkeeper comes up against his former club Chelsea in his final game.
May 24, 07:40
Curious Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri on April 18, 2019
Maurizio Sarri: 'Sack me now if Europa League final determines Chelsea fate'
Sarri says he will meet with the Chelsea hierarchy after the clash with Arsenal.
May 22, 15:33
Curious Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri on April 18, 2019
Maurizio Sarri to discuss Chelsea future after Europa League final
The Italian has two years remaining on his contract at Stamford Bridge.
May 22, 15:12
Henrikh Mkhitaryan grabs a quick equaliser during the Premier League game between Southampton and Arsenal on December 16, 2018
Amnesty accuses Azerbaijan of hiding human rights abuse behind football
Baku is preparing to host the Europa League final between Arsenal and Chelsea.
May 22, 12:23
Danny Welbeck celebrates scoring during the Europa League group game between Sporting Lisbon and Arsenal on October 25, 2018
Arsenal team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole rounds up Arsenal's latest injury and suspension news ahead of their Europa League final clash with Chelsea.
May 22, 12:15
Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek in action during a pre-season friendly with Lyon in August 2018
Chelsea team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Arsenal
Sports Mole rounds up Chelsea's latest injury and suspension news ahead of their Europa League final showdown with Arsenal.
May 22, 12:00
Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech claps supporters after his side's Premier League defeat to Manchester City on August 12, 2018
Petr Cech ignoring reports of Chelsea return ahead of Europa League final
The veteran goalkeeper has been linked with a move back to Stamford Bridge.
May 22, 07:13
Henrikh Mkhitaryan in action for Arsenal on August 12, 2018
Arsenal to meet with UEFA over Henrikh Mkhitaryan absence in Europa League final
The Armenian's safety is a concern because of the dispute between his country and Azerbaijan.
May 22, 07:12
Henrikh Mkhitaryan grabs a quick equaliser during the Premier League game between Southampton and Arsenal on December 16, 2018
Unai Emery: 'Henrikh Mkhitaryan absence is bad news for Arsenal'
Arsenal's Armenia international will not play in the Europa League final against Chelsea in Azerbaijan.
May 21, 17:28
Arsenal Managing Director Vinai Venkatesham pictured in January 2019
Arsenal "really disappointed" by Europa League final venue
UEFA has defended taking the final to Baku.
May 20, 18:49
Henrikh Mkhitaryan gets a second equaliser during the Premier League game between Southampton and Arsenal on December 16, 2018
UEFA offers to "work" with Arsenal over Europa League issues
Supporters heading out from London face a round trip of 2,500 miles.
May 17, 13:24
Unai Emery in charge of Arsenal on March 14, 2019
Arsenal 'have only £40m to spend if they miss out on Champions League'
Arsenal manager Unai Emery's transfer budget will reportedly be determined by the result of this month's Europa League final clash with Chelsea.
May 15, 12:33
Cesar Azpilicueta reacts to a missed chance during the game between Fulham and Chelsea on March 3, 2019
Cesar Azpilicueta "pleased" to have friendly in US despite upcoming Europa League final
The Blues take on the MLS outfit in Boston on Wednesday night in a friendly for the club's 'Say No To Antisemitism' campaign.
May 15, 06:46
Eden Hazard gives the thumbs-up on May 12, 2019
Eden Hazard to join Real Madrid day after Europa League final?
A report claims that an £86m agreement is already in place between Chelsea and Real Madrid for Eden Hazard, with the move set to become official by the end of the month.
May 13, 18:13
Eden Hazard gives the thumbs-up on May 12, 2019
Eden Hazard: 'Chelsea are the best team in London'
Hazard is expected to leave Stamford Bridge this summer.
May 13, 18:08
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang celebrates after equalising for Arsenal in their Europa League semi-final against Valencia on May 9, 2019
UEFA: 'Irresponsible to give Arsenal, Chelsea more tickets'
Chelsea and Arsenal have been allocated 6,000 tickets each in Baku.
May 10, 18:42
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Europa League final: A traveller's guide to Baku
The capital of Azerbaijan will host the Europa League final later this month.
May 10, 11:50
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Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool14112129111835
2Chelsea1594235181731
3Arsenal1585229151429
4Manchester CityMan City158342721627
5Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest157441918125
6Aston Villa157442323025
7Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton156632522324
8Bournemouth157352320324
9Brentford157263128323
10Fulham156542220223
11Tottenham HotspurSpurs1562731191220
12Newcastle UnitedNewcastle155551921-220
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd155461918119
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham155372028-818
15Everton143561421-714
16Leicester CityLeicester153572130-914
17Crystal Palace152761420-613
18Ipswich TownIpswich151681427-139
19Wolverhampton WanderersWolves1523102338-159
20Southampton1512121131-205


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