UEFA have confirmed that four VAR officials will be appointed to the 2018/19 Europa League final between Arsenal and Chelsea, the first time video technology has been used in the competition.
Fanzones. That’s where UEFA want football fans. As far away as possible from the actual football where they might ruin the spectacle beamed around the world with their loutish, working-class behaviour.
UEFA claim they have given Arsenal assurances over Henrikh Mkhitaryan’s safety should the Armenian travel to Baku for the Europa League final.
Fanzones. That’s where UEFA want football fans. As far away as possible from the actual football where they might ruin the spectacle beamed around the world with their loutish, working-class behaviour.
After a nervy first 15 minutes, Arsenal ended up coming through their Europa League semi-final second leg comfortably, winning 4-2 in Valencia and 7-3 on aggregate to progress to the final.
Francis Coquelin may miss out on the game against Arsenal tonight after he had to withdraw from training on Wednesday.
The Valencia supporters who were filmed making racist gestures and Nazi salutes at the Emirates will only face a two-year ban from the club if/when they are identified.
The thought of Watford beating Manchester City in the FA Cup final may seem hilarious but if that happens and Arsenal finish sixth in the league they are in for shortened pre-season and extra games in the Europa League.
Arsenal came from behind to win 3-1 in the first leg of their Europa League semi-final against Valencia on Thursday, putting them in a good position ahead of the reverse fixture in Spain.
Arsenal take on Valencia on Thursday in the first leg of the Europa League semi-final, but where can you watch the game if you can’t make it to the Emirates?