BAKU, AZERBAIJAN - MAY 29: Alex Iwobi of Arsenal scores his sides goal pass goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga of Chelsea during the UEFA Europa League Final between Chelsea and Arsenal at Baku Olimpiya Stadionu on May 29, 2019 in Baku, Azerbaijan. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Hilarious Euro rankings puts Arsenal above Spurs, Manchester United and Chelsea

European co-efficients are a funny thing and never moreso than this season when Arsenal are ranked above United, Spurs and Chelsea despite being in the Europa League once again.
James Hillson signs for Arsenal. Arsenal Training Ground. London Colney, Herts, 2/7/19. Credit : Arsenal Football Club / David Price.

James Hillson and Joel Lopez included in Arsenal’s Europa League A list squad

James Hillson and Joel Lopez are both in Arsenal's Europa League A-list, despite not having made their senior debuts, and the reason why is pretty straightforward.
BARCELONA, SPAIN - AUGUST 04: Manager Unai Emery of Arsenal looks on during the Joan Gamper trophy friendly match between FC Barcelona and Arsenal at Nou Camp on August 04, 2019 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Arsenal Europa League group stage draw: Frankfurt, Standard Liege and Vitoria

Arsenal have drawn Eintracht Frankfurt, Standard Liege and Vitoria in the Europa League group stage, with matches to take place between September 19th and December 12th.
NAPLES, ITALY - APRIL 18: Unai Emery, manager of Arsenal looks on during the UEFA Europa League Quarter Final Second Leg match between S.S.C. Napoli and Arsenal at Stadio San Paolo on April 18, 2019 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)

Europa League group stage draw: When is it, who can Arsenal get?

The start of the Europa League is (unfortunately) approaching for another season at Arsenal, with the group stage draw set for next week.

When is the Europa League draw and who could Arsenal get?

The new season is almost upon us so it's time to have a look at the Europa League and who Arsenal could get.

UEFA rank Arsenal above Liverpool while Tottenham leapfrog Manchester United

UEFA have ranked Arsenal ahead of Liverpool after they updated their co-efficient table to take into account this season's European competitions.
NAPLES, ITALY - APRIL 18: Granit Xhaka of Arsenal prior to the UEFA Europa League Quarter Final Second Leg match between S.S.C. Napoli and Arsenal at Stadio San Paolo on April 18, 2019 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)

Granit Xhaka makes curious statement about Unai Emery

Heightened emotions often reveal how we really feel about things so when Granit Xhaka was asked after the Europa League defeat to Chelsea if...

Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Spurs get poor response from UEFA after complaints

UEFA wants clubs to help fans shoulder the financial burden of travelling to European finals because they have to give tickets to sponsors.

UEFA have ‘no regrets’ over Baku final despite letting people in free to fill...

At halftime on Wednesday UEFA threw open the gates to the Europa League final to avoid the spectacle of a half-empty stadium but their president says he has no regrets about holding the game in Baku.
BAKU, AZERBAIJAN - MAY 29: Mesut Ozil of Arsenal looks dejected during the UEFA Europa League Final between Chelsea and Arsenal at Baku Olimpiya Stadionu on May 29, 2019 in Baku, Azerbaijan. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Cesc Fabregas calls out Mesut Ozil

Cesc Fabregas did not hold back what he thought about Mesut Ozil after the Europa League final on Wednesday night.
BAKU, AZERBAIJAN - MAY 29: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal reacts during the UEFA Europa League Final between Chelsea and Arsenal at Baku Olimpiya Stadionu on May 29, 2019 in Baku, Azerbaijan. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

3 Arsenal stars make Europa League Squad of the Season

Arsenal have ended this season's Europa League tournament with three of the best players in it.
The Europa League trophy is displayed ahead of the competition's quarter-finals draw, on March 15, 2019 in Nyon. (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP)

Europa League final: Official Arsenal v Chelsea teams

So, it's finally here, the final match of Arenal's season all the way out in Baku.
The Europa League trophy is displayed ahead of the competition's quarter-finals draw, on March 15, 2019 in Nyon. (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP)

Europa League final live blog: Arsenal v Chelsea

After weeks of waiting, the Europa League final is finally here.

No room for sentiment, Arsenal must start Bernd Leno against Chelsea

We’ve all been so wrapped up in hating the location of the Europa League final that we’d almost forgotten there’s a game of football still to be played.

Arsenal fans hassled by Baku police makes mockery of UEFA Mkhitaryan assurances

Despite UEFA's protestations that Henrikh Mkhitaryan would have been perfectly safe to travel to Baku to play in the Europa League final, the experience of Arsenal fans so far says otherwise.

David Luiz explains what Unai Emery has brought to Arsenal ahead of Europa League...

David Luiz believes Chelsea not only need to beat Arsenal to win the Europa League but they also need to overcome Unai Emery which strikes me as being the same thing, but here we are.
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - MARCH 09: UEFA Champions League Trophy is displayed during the UEFA Champions League Trophy Tour presented by Heineken on March 09, 2018 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)

Why Lyon will be cheering Chelsea against Arsenal in Europa League final

Lyon may be coming to the Emirates Cup in the summer but they'll be hoping Arsenal tank the Europa League final because that would hand the French Ligue 1 side a Champions League group place without having to go through qualifying.

UEFA forbid Arsenal from wearing Mkhitaryan tshirts

Arsenal players will not be able to show any sign of support for Henrikh Mkhitaryan before the Europa League final thanks to UEFA's rules.
France's midfielder N'Golo Kante poses ahead of the UEFA Euro 2020 Group H qualification football match between France and Iceland at the Stade de France stadium in Saint-Denis, north of Paris, on March 25, 2019. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)

Brilliant news for Arsenal as key Chelsea star ruled out with injury

Chelsea will be without N'Golo Kante for the Europa League final on Wednesday evening after picking up a knee injury in training over the weekend.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 09: Olivier Giroud of Chelsea reacts during the UEFA Europa League Semi Final Second Leg match between Chelsea and Eintracht Frankfurt at Stamford Bridge on May 09, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Chelsea criticised over Baku silence

Chelsea supporters are angry with the club's silence over the issues affecting fans wishing to travel to Baku for the Europa League final.
Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger of France poses during a photo session in Paris on May 22, 2019. (Photo by JOEL SAGET / AFP)

Arsene Wenger: It’s the fans who suffer

Arsene Wenger has hit out at the decision to hold the Europa League final in Baku, saying it is the fans who will suffer rather than the teams.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 31: Jose Mourinho, Manager of Manchester United ahead of the UEFA Champions League group A match between Manchester United and SL Benfica at Old Trafford on October 31, 2017 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Jose Mourinho says sorry to Arsenal and Chelsea fans

Jose Mourinho has expressed his sympathy to Arsenal and Chelsea fans who are unable to attend the Europa League final in Baku while pointing out there is much more pressure on Arsenal to win the game than his old club.
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 02: Arsenal fans celebrate during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium on December 1, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Arsenal sell twice as many tickets for final than Chelsea

Arsenal will have around 4,000 fans in Baku while Chelsea were only able to sell approximately 2,000 tickets for the Arsehole of Nowhere Final.
The Europa League trophy is displayed ahead of the competition's quarter-finals draw, on March 15, 2019 in Nyon. (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP)

UEFA report stated Baku not capable of hosting Europa or Champions League final

UEFA's own report stated that Baku was not fit to host the Champions League or Europa League final, claiming that local university dormitories and campsites would be needed to house supporters.
BOREHAMWOOD, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 04: Herikh Mkhitaryan of Arsenal leaves the pitch after the match is called off due to poor weather conditions of the Premier League 2 match between Arsenal and West Ham at Meadow Park on February 04, 2019 in Borehamwood, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Arsenal need to remind UEFA they are nothing with clubs

I’m often told that politics has no place in football, but those critics are oddly silent as Arsenal and Chelsea fans struggle to get to a match that a professional footballer won’t play in because he doesn’t feel safe.

UEFA could punish Arsenal if fans protest Baku farce

Arsenal fans are being warned that the club faces punishment if any fans protest about the farce that is the Europa League final at the match in Baku.
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£10m bonus for Arsenal players to beat Chelsea

Arsenal players will receive a bonus of up to £10m should they win the Europa League according to a Daily Mail exclusive on Tuesday morning.

Arsenal and Chelsea set to return half of their Europa League final allocations

Arsenal and Chelsea are set to return half of their ticket allocations for the Europa League final, with fans struggling to find affordable ways to attend the fixture.
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 08: Danny Welbeck of Arsenal celebrates scoring his sides third goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Southampton at Emirates Stadium on April 8, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)

Forgotten Arsenal man to be included in Europa League final squad v Chelsea

Danny Welbeck is expected to be given the chance for one more Arsenal appearance before he leaves the club on a free and will be included in the squad travelling to Baku for the Champions League final.
SAMARA, RUSSIA - JUNE 17: The VAR red card review message is seen on the scoreboars during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group E match between Costa Rica and Serbia at Samara Arena on June 17, 2018 in Samara, Russia. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

UEFA confirm four VAR officials will be in use for Europa League final

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.

Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Spurs fans need to unite against UEFA

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.
WATFORD, ENGLAND - APRIL 15: Henrikh Mkhitaryan of Arsenal looks on during the Premier League match between Watford FC and Arsenal FC at Vicarage Road on April 15, 2019 in Watford, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

UEFA claim they have given Arsenal adequate assurances over Mkhitaryan’s safety

UEFA claim they have given Arsenal assurances over Henrikh Mkhitaryan's safety should the Armenian travel to Baku for the Europa League final.

Arsenal and Chelsea ticket allocation shows the future of football excludes fans

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.
VALENCIA, SPAIN - MAY 09: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the UEFA Europa League Semi Final Second Leg match between Valencia and Arsenal at Estadio Mestalla on May 09, 2019 in Valencia, Spain. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)

Player ratings vs Valencia: Arsenal progress with impressive win after nervy opening

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 picks up injury in training, doubt for Arsenal match

Francis Coquelin may miss out on the game against Arsenal tonight after he had to withdraw from training on Wednesday.

Valencia will only ban racist fans for 2 years after Arsenal disgrace

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.
WATFORD, ENGLAND - APRIL 15: Troy Deeney of Watford talks to Lucas Torreira of Arsenal after being shown a red card for an elbow on the Arsenal player during the Premier League match between Watford FC and Arsenal FC at Vicarage Road on April 15, 2019 in Watford, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Major trouble for Arsenal ahead if Watford beat Manchester City in FA Cup final

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.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 02: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his team's third goal with Alexandre Lacazette during the UEFA Europa League Semi Final First Leg match between Arsenal and Valencia at Emirates Stadium on May 02, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Player ratings vs Valencia: Arsenal achieve positive result despite early setback

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.
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Where to watch Arsenal v Valencia: Every channel around the world

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?
NAPLES, ITALY - APRIL 18: Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal celebrates scoring his sides first goal with Granit Xhaka and Sead Kolasinac during the UEFA Europa League Quarter Final Second Leg match between S.S.C. Napoli and Arsenal at Stadio San Paolo on April 18, 2019 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)

Player ratings vs Napoli: Lacazette free-kick sees Arsenal through to Europa League semi-finals

Arsenal overcame Napoli 1-0 in the second leg of their Europa League quarter-final to reach the semis with an impressive 3-0 aggregate victory.