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Lennon delighted with change to exact revenge on Cluj

Celtic manager Neil Lennon welcomed the swift chance to avenge their defeat by Cluj after being paired with the Romanian champions in the Europa 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 admits Europa League win is likely to be his Chelsea ‘goodbye’

Eden Hazard conceded he is likely to have played his last game for Chelsea after scoring twice in their Europa League final victory over Arsenal.

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.

Fans dress as British icons for all-English Europa League final in Baku

Ahead of an all-English Europa League final, football fans descended on host city Baku dressed as British icons such as Harry Potter, The Beatles and Paddington Bear.

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.

When Premier League managers lose their cool

Maurizio Sarri appeared to storm out of training on the eve of Chelsea’s Europa League final against Arsenal in Baku.

Emery happy for Cech to face Chelsea in Europa League final

Unai Emery will have no qualms starting Petr Cech in the Europa League final, despite the retiring Arsenal goalkeeper reportedly returning to Chelsea this summer.

Maurizio Sarri storms out of Chelsea training on eve of Europa League final

Maurizio Sarri appeared to storm out of training on the eve of Chelsea’s Europa League final against Arsenal in Baku.

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.

Torreira hopes journey into ‘another world’ pays dividends

Lucas Torreira hopes to mark his 50th appearance at Arsenal by winning the Europa League and justifying the sacrifices he has made to create a life for himself away from Uruguay.

Maurizio Sarri storms out of Chelsea training on eve of Europa League final

Maurizio Sarri appeared to storm out of training on the eve of Chelsea’s Europa League final against Arsenal in Baku.

Eden Hazard gets ‘bored’ in training, says Maurizio Sarri

Eden Hazard is so talented he often ends up “bored” in Chelsea training, according to Maurizio Sarri.

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.