UEFA has defended the decision to award Baku the 2019 Europa League final, but vowed to work with Arsenal and Chelsea to help get their fans to the match.
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UEFA writes letter to Arsenal over Europa League final issues
UEFA has called for a “joint effort” with Arsenal to help fans get to the Europa League final against Chelsea in Baku.
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.
UEFA defends Europa League final ticket allocation
UEFA has defended the allocation of tickets for the Europa League final in Baku, claiming it would not be responsible to issue Chelsea and Arsenal fans more than 6,000 each.
Loftus-Cheek defends Sarri over substitution in Europa League semi-final win
Ruben Loftus-Cheek has moved to reassure Chelsea fans Maurizio Sarri was right to substitute him in the Europa League semi-final scrap with Eintracht Frankfurt.
Liverpool and Tottenham fans challenge ‘extortionate’ ticket costs for final
Liverpool and Tottenham supporter trusts have united to condemn profiteering by hotels and travel companies as well as ticket allocation and cost issues ahead of their Champions League final.
Emery has taken Arsenal to ‘next step’ – Lacazette
Alexandre Lacazette believes Arsenal head coach Unai Emery has taken the club to the “next step” – even if they fail to beat rivals Chelsea in the Europa League final.
A full English to enjoy as Premier League clubs take over Europe
Football fans face a scramble for tickets for the Champions and Europa League finals after English teams completed a clean sweep of the continent’s top two competitions.
Chelsea ‘deserve’ to win Europa League after battling through difficult season
Maurizio Sarri believes Chelsea “deserve” to win the Europa League at the conclusion of what has threatened to be such a difficult season.
Emery hails Aubameyang and Lacazette as Arsenal reach Europa League final
Arsenal head coach Unai Emery hailed his “amazing” strikeforce as a Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang hat-trick and an Alexandre Lacazette goal set up a Europa League final against Premier League rivals Chelsea.
Eden Hazard fires Chelsea into Europa League final showdown with Arsenal
Eden Hazard fired Chelsea into an all-English Europa League final against Arsenal with perhaps his last-ever kick at Stamford Bridge.
Aubameyang hat-trick ensures Arsenal reach Europa League final
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang hit a hat-trick in the Mestalla as Arsenal eased past Valencia to secure their place in the Europa League final.
Trophy triumph trumps Champions League place for Emery
Unai Emery wants to win the Europa League to add something to the Arsenal trophy cabinet – not just to secure a return to the Champions League.
Ruben Loftus-Cheek has no plans to leave Chelsea
Ruben Loftus-Cheek refused to deny he is in talks over a new Chelsea contract.
Arsenal goalkeeper hoping to Cech out with Europa League title
Petr Cech has called on his Arsenal team-mates to overcome their disappointment following Sunday’s draw with Brighton and secure their place in the Europa League final this week.
Jorginho has important role for Chelsea, says Azpilicueta
Jorginho showed his true worth to keep Chelsea’s Europa League dream alive in Frankfurt, according to team-mate Cesar Azpilicueta.
Sokratis – I did not join Arsenal to play in the Europa League
Sokratis Papastathopoulos insists he is not contemplating ending the season without Champions League qualification and achieving the target he set when he joined Arsenal last summer.
Arsenal boss Unai Emery not taking anything for granted despite two-goal lead
Unai Emery insists Arsenal only have a “50-50” chance of reaching the Europa League showpiece, despite building a 3-1 semi-final lead against Valencia.
Sarri confirms Luiz has held new round of talks over Chelsea future
David Luiz has met Chelsea bosses over his Stamford Bridge future, Maurizio Sarri has revealed.
Pedro earns Chelsea first-leg draw at Eintracht Frankfurt
Pedro’s crucial strike scrambled Chelsea a frenetic 1-1 Europa League semi-final first leg draw at Eintracht Frankfurt.