Maurizio Sarri believes he deserves to stay at Stamford Bridge next season after leading Chelsea to their Europa League victory.
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Unai Emery optimistic for Arsenal’s future after Europa League final defeat
Unai Emery believes Arsenal have closed the gap on their competitors but will need to strengthen if they hope to return to the Champions League.
Unai Emery believes Arsenal need to strengthen to return to Champions League
Unai Emery has admitted Arsenal will need new recruits to return to the Champions League.
Sarri believes he deserves to stay as Chelsea manager
Maurizio Sarri has insisted he is “happy” at Chelsea and believes he deserves to stay at Stamford Bridge next season.
Sadiq Khan praises Chelsea and Arsenal for ‘flying the flag’ for London
London Mayor Sadiq Khan led the congratulations to Chelsea after Maurizio Sarri’s side beat Arsenal 4-1 in Baku to win the Europa League.
Hazard shines in what appears his Chelsea swansong
Eden Hazard stole the show in what is likely to prove his last game for Chelsea before his expected move to Real Madrid this summer.
Eden Hazard inspires Chelsea to Europa League glory at Arsenal’s expense
Eden Hazard bid a glorious farewell to Chelsea by netting a brace as Maurizio Sarri’s side roared past Arsenal to seal Europa League success in Azerbaijan.
In pictures: Arsenal and Chelsea fans ahead of the Europa League final
Arsenal and Chelsea will contest the Europa League final at the Olympic Stadium in Baku on Wednesday night.
Lacazette emphasises Koscielny importance ahead of Europa League final
Alexandre Lacazette has stressed the importance of Laurent Koscielny to Arsenal ahead of Wednesday’s Europa League final against Chelsea.
Sarri and Emery frustrated at Baku travel issues surrounding Europa League final
Maurizio Sarri and Unai Emery both expressed their frustration at the travel issues that mean so few Chelsea and Arsenal fans have been able to make it to Azerbaijan for the Europa League final.
Arsenal relishing pressure of Europa League final – Petr Cech
Petr Cech believes that Arsenal are ready to relish the high stakes in Wednesday’s Europa League final against his former club Chelsea.
Sokratis and Xhaka in ‘Let’s do it for Mkhitaryan’ Europa League final plea
Arsenal have vowed to win the Europa League final in honour of absent team-mate Henrikh Mkhitaryan.
The major talking points ahead of the Europa League final
Arsenal and Chelsea will contest an all-English Europa League final in Azerbaijan’s capital city Baku on Wednesday.
Emery insists Arsenal focused on clinching Europa League title
Unai Emery insists his Arsenal side are fully focused on the main prize ahead of their Europa League final against Chelsea in Baku.
The major talking points ahead of the Europa League final
Arsenal and Chelsea will contest an all-English Europa League final in Azerbaijan’s capital city Baku on Wednesday.
Amnesty: Don’t let Azerbaijan hide its human rights abuses behind football
Amnesty International has increased the pressure on European football’s governing body UEFA by saying Azerbaijan must not be allowed to “sportswash its appalling human rights record” by staging high-profile football matches.
Arsenal plan UEFA meeting over Henrikh Mkhitaryan absence in Europa League final
Arsenal plan to meet with UEFA to express their fury after Henrikh Mkhitaryan decided against playing in the Europa League final over security fears.
Emery respects Mkhitaryan decision but calls it ‘bad news’ for Arsenal
Unai Emery respects the “personal” nature of Henrikh Mkhitaryan’s decision not to play in the Europa League final but concedes it is “bad news” for his Arsenal side.
Arsenal and Chelsea ‘complicit in fleecing fans’ ahead of Europa League final, say supporters’ trusts
Arsenal and Chelsea fans have joined forces to criticise UEFA and their own clubs over ticket arrangements for the Europa League final in Baku later this month.