Europa League Final 2019: Chelsea v Arsenal

[Jezza]

The Europa League Semi Final ties are now completed as Chelsea and Arsenal have advanced to the Champions League Final for 2019.

Chelsea will be seeking to win their 2nd Europa League final. Chelsea last played in a Europa League Final in 2013 where they defeated Benfica 2-1.

Arsenal will be playing in their second Europa League Final and will be looking to make history as they try and win their first final of the competition. Arsenal made the final in 2000 but lost on penalties to Turkish side, Galatasaray.

Road to the Final:

Chelsea:

Group Stage:
Match 1 - PAOK 0-1 Chelsea
Match 2 - Chelsea 1-0 MOL Vidi
Match 3 - Chelsea 3-1 BATE Borisov
Match 4 - BATE Borisov 0-1 Chelsea
Match 5 - Chelsea 4-0 PAOK
Match 6 - MOL Vidi 2-2 Chelsea

Knockout Stage:
Round of 32 - Chelsea 5-1 Malmo KK (over two legs)
Round of 16 - Chelsea 8-0 Dynamo Kiev (over two legs)
Quarter Final - Chelsea 5-3 Slavia Prague (over two legs)
Semi Final - Chelsea 2-2 Eintracht Frankfurt (over two legs) - won on penalties

Arsenal:

Group Stage:
Match 1 - Arsenal 4-2 Vorskla Poltava
Match 2 - Qarabag 0-3 Arsenal
Match 3 - Sporting CP 0-3 Arsenal
Match 4 - Arsenal 0-0 Sporting CP
Match 5 - Vorskla Poltava 0-3 Arsenal
Match 6 - Arsenal 1-0 Qarabag

Knockout Stage:
Round of 32 - Arsenal 3-1 BATE Borisov (over two legs)
Round of 16 - Arsenal 4-3 Rennes (over two legs)
Quarter Final - Arsenal 3-0 Napoli (over two legs)
Semi Final - Arsenal 7-3 Valencia (over two legs)

This match will be taking place at the Olympic Stadium in Azerbaijan on Wednesday May 29 2019 with the kick off time being at 23:00 AZT. What are your predictions for this match? Will Chelsea add to their trophy cabinet or can Arsenal win this crucial match in order to qualify for the Champions League next season

[ronrat]

Don't care as long ii is not Chelsea

[Jezza]

Chelsea 4-1 Arsenal

Goals:
Chelsea - 49' (Giroud)
Chelsea - 60' (Pedro)
Chelsea - 65' (Hazard) - PENALTY
Arsenal - 69' (Iwobi)
Chelsea - 72' (Hazard)

[Jezza]

Fantastic win and a great way to conclude the season.

Absolutely delighted for our players and manager on producing a magnificent performance against a major rival. It's great that Sarri has broken his drought and finally has a trophy next to his name. It's a big monkey off his back and going forward it will only give more confidence and belief that he can have further success as a manager.

I'm not going to lie, I was highly critical of Sarri back in February and wanted him gone but he's been able to steady the ship by getting us a top 4 spot and winning the Europa League. I think weighing everything up, he easily receives a pass mark and is worthy of another season if he wishes to stay with us.

Feels bittersweet hearing Hazard say he's most likely leaving this summer, and if this is the end, then I have nothing but gratitude for what he's produced for us in the last seven years. It's been a joy to watch him grow and have success with us. I think Chelsea will always be in his heart no matter what.

Great night and depriving Arsenal of a CL spot is the icing on the cake.

[Jezza]

Legend!