Chelsea not the favourites for Europa League, insists Kante
N’Golo Kante insists Chelsea do not consider themselves Europa League favourites.
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Arsenal benefiting from continental approach, says Maitland-Niles
Arsenal eased into the Europa League semi-finals with victory at Napoli on Thursday night and Ainsley Maitland-Niles is putting the success down to the Gunners emulating their continental counterparts.
Frankfurt boss Hutter hails ‘perfect’ evening
Eintracht Frankfurt head coach Adi Hutter hailed his side after they reversed a two-goal first-leg deficit to beat Benfica and reach the Europa League semi-finals.
Unai Emery applauds his Arsenal players after reaching semi-finals
Unai Emery was proud of his Arsenal players after they reached the semi-finals of the Europa League with a victory away at Napoli.
Marcelino could not hide his delight after Valencia reach last four
Valencia boss Marcelino said he was proud of his side after they booked their place in the Europa League semi-finals with a 2-0 win over LaLiga rivals Villarreal
Slow starts to second half becoming a ‘big problem’ – Sarri
Maurizio Sarri admitted Chelsea made life difficult for themselves after they reached the semi-finals of the Europa League following a see-saw 4-3 win over Slavia Prague.
Frankfurt stage second-leg fightback to edge out Benfica
Eintracht Frankfurt wiped out a two-goal first-leg deficit to beat Benfica 2-0 in Germany and advance into the Europa League semi-finals on the away goals rule.
Valencia ease past neighbours Villarreal to reach Europa League semi-finals
Valencia booked their place in the Europa League semi finals as a 2-0 win over neighbours Villarreal secured a 5-1 aggregate victory.
Fast-starting Chelsea made to sweat before sealing semi-final spot
Pedro’s smart double helped Chelsea ride out a worrying wobble to see off Slavia Prague 4-3 and reach the Europa League semi-finals.
Arsenal win in Napoli to reach Europa League semi-finals
Arsenal reached a second successive Europa League semi-final as they deservedly beat Napoli at the San Paolo Stadium to ease into the final four.
Olivier Giroud wants more opportunities if he is to commit to Chelsea
Olivier Giroud has demanded a “more important role” in order to stay at Chelsea next season.
Sokratis Papastathopoulos: Watford win sets Arsenal up perfectly for Napoli tie
Sokratis Papastathopoulos believes Arsenal’s win at Watford on Monday night has prepared them to repeat the feat in Naples and secure a place in the Europa League semi-finals.
Olivier Giroud wants more opportunities if he is to commit to Chelsea
Olivier Giroud has demanded a “more important role” in order to stay at Chelsea next season.
Adi Hutter knows Frankfurt have a lot to do to get past Benfica
Eintracht Frankfurt boss Adi Hutter insists his side need the perfect game to beat Benfica and reach the Europa League semi-finals.
Valencia boss Marcelino not taking victory against Villarreal for granted
Boss Marcelino insists Valencia cannot take victory against Villarreal for granted.
Sokratis Papastathopoulos: Watford win sets Arsenal up perfectly for Napoli tie
Sokratis Papastathopoulos believes Arsenal’s win at Watford on Monday night has prepared them to repeat the feat in Naples and secure a place in the Europa League semi-finals.
‘Angry’ Napoli fired up to overturn Arsenal deficit – Koulibaly
Kalidou Koulibaly claims the Napoli players are “angry” with the performance in losing to Arsenal last week but insists they can progress from their Europa League quarter-final.
Unai Emery wants to ‘enjoy’ Aaron Ramsey before he leaves Arsenal
Unai Emery praised Aaron Ramsey following Arsenal’s Europa League victory over Napoli and insists the Juventus-bound midfielder is only thinking about finishing the season well with the Gunners.
Sarri admits he did not want to use Hazard against Slavia Prague
Maurizio Sarri admitted he was forced to throw Eden Hazard into action in a bid to rescue the Europa League quarter-final first leg at Slavia Prague.
Benfica boss Bruno Lage happy with win over Eintracht Frankfurt
Benfica coach Bruno Lage has urged another “high level” performance from his team when they take a 4-2 lead into next week’s Europa League quarter-final second leg clash against Eintracht Frankfurt.
Marcelino praises ‘brilliant’ Neto as Valencia take control of Villarreal clash
Valencia manager Marcelino heaped praise on goalkeeper Neto and admitted their 3-1 Europa League quarter-final victory over local rivals Villarreal flattered his side.
Felix hat-trick hands Benfica advantage over Eintracht Frankfurt
Joao Felix scored a hat-trick as Benfica beat 10-man Eintracht Frankfurt 4-2 in their Europa League quarter-final first leg clash.
Valencia score two late goals to take command of Villarreal tie
Valencia scored twice in added-time to put one foot in the Europa League semi-finals with a 3-1 win over local rivals Villarreal at El Madrigal.
Alonso gives Chelsea precious quarter-final lead
Marcos Alonso’s late header dragged a lacklustre Chelsea to a 1-0 Europa League win at Slavia Prague.
Arsenal impress at home again to beat Napoli in Europa League
Arsenal took control of their Europa League quarter-final tie with Napoli as they outclassed their Italian opponents to secure a first-leg victory.
Maurizio Sarri says Danny Drinkwater does not suit his style at Chelsea
Maurizio Sarri told Danny Drinkwater he was surplus to requirements at Chelsea before the current season even started.
Villarreal out to set aside relegation worries to reach Europa League semi-final
Villarreal boss Javi Calleja is confident his side can put their LaLiga relegation worries aside and sink domestic rivals Valencia to reach the Europa League semi-finals.
Emery’s hoping Arsenal home comforts can give them Europa League edge
Unai Emery admits Arsenal “need to win” their Europa League quarter-final first-leg meeting with Napoli at the Emirates Stadium on Thursday given their poor record away from home.
Maurizio Sarri says Danny Drinkwater does not suit his style at Chelsea
Maurizio Sarri told Danny Drinkwater he was surplus to requirements at Chelsea before the current season even started.
Arsenal are a different team to the one thrashed by my Bayern side – Ancelotti
Carlo Ancelotti admits he fondly remembers leading Bayern Munich to a 10-2 thrashing of Arsenal two years ago – but insists his current Napoli side face a different proposition against the Gunners this time round.