Chelsea charged by UEFA over Malmo crowd trouble
Chelsea and Malmo have been charged by UEFA following supporter unrest during their Europa League match in Sweden on Thursday.
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Everyone believes in Sarri vision for Chelsea, insists Luiz
David Luiz insists there have been no dissenting voices among the Chelsea squad despite troubling results under head coach Maurizio Sarri.
Lack of cutting edge cost us against BATE Borisov – Cech
Petr Cech felt a toothless attacking display from Arsenal was the reason behind their surprise Europa League defeat at BATE Borisov.
Unai Emery tells Alexandre Lacazette to control temper
Arsenal head coach Unai Emery revealed he spoke to Alexandre Lacazette about controlling his temperament after the striker was sent off during a surprise Europa League defeat to BATE Borisov.
Hazard brushes off incident with Malmo fan as Sarri urges better from Chelsea
Eden Hazard was accosted by a shirt-seeking supporter at the full-time whistle of Chelsea’s 2-1 win at Malmo, but downplayed the disturbing incident.
Eden Hazard plays down incident with pitch-invading Malmo fan
Eden Hazard downplayed the disturbing scene which saw him hugged by a pitch-invading fan at the final whistle of Chelsea’s 2-1 win at Malmo.
Brendan Rodgers says Celtic still have hope of qualifying
Brendan Rodgers insists Celtic still retain hope of progressing in the Europa League despite a 2-0 defeat by Valencia at Parkhead.
Ruben Sobrino and Denis Cheryshev help Valencia pick off Celtic
Celtic will need to produce some magic in the Mestalla Stadium next week following their 2-0 Europa League defeat by Valencia at Parkhead.
Barkley and Giroud give Chelsea narrow first-leg win over Malmo
Chelsea responded from their embarrassing mauling at Manchester City with a jittery 2-1 win over Malmo in Thursday night’s Europa League last-32 first leg in Sweden.
Emery backs Arsenal to see off BATE despite losing in Belarus
Unai Emery insists he trusts his Arsenal players to overturn their Europa League deficit to BATE Borisov following a surprise first-leg defeat in Belarus.
Lacazette sees red as below-par Arsenal suffer surprise Europa League defeat
Alexandre Lacazette was sent off as a strong Arsenal side slumped to a surprise defeat at the hands of BATE Borisov to leave their Europa League tie finely poised heading into the second leg.
Maurizio Sarri looking for Chelsea to bounce back against Malmo
Maurizio Sarri’s Chelsea face the first of a series of short-term tests at Malmo on Thursday night as the Italian faces a crucial period which could determine his future as head coach.
Emery will not look to make weather an excuse in Europa League
Unai Emery insists his Arsenal side can make no excuses when their Europa League quest gets back under way in a freezing Belarus.
Rodgers relishing ‘wonderful challenge’ of facing Valencia
Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers is looking forward to the “wonderful challenge” of facing Valencia.
Maurizio Sarri hasn’t spoken to Roman Abramovich since Manchester City mauling
Maurizio Sarri says last Sunday’s humiliating loss at Manchester City did not prompt direct contact from Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich.
Petr Cech hoping for Europa League glory to end glittering career at Arsenal
Petr Cech admits it would be the “ideal scenario” to bring down the curtain on his glittering career by lifting the Europa League with Arsenal.
Alexander Hleb: Arsenal may benefit from BATE Borisov’s break
Alexander Hleb will line up against former club Arsenal on Thursday night but admits BATE Borisov will not be at their best having not played a competitive fixture since December.
Alexander Hleb and 13 successive league titles – BATE Borisov in focus
Arsenal return to Europa League action as the first leg of their round of 32 clash with BATE Borisov takes place in Belarus on Thursday night.
A look at Chelsea’s Europa League opponents Malmo
Chelsea play Malmo in the first leg of the round of 32 in the Europa League in Sweden on Thursday.
‘Mindless’ minority are shaming Chelsea fans, says chairman Bruce Buck
Chelsea chairman Bruce Buck has condemned the actions of “a few mindless individuals at some of our recent matches” after UEFA announced it was investigating alleged anti-Semitic chanting by Blues fans.
UEFA investigating alleged anti-Semitic chants by Chelsea supporters
Chelsea face the prospect of a partial stadium closure after UEFA announced it is investigating the alleged anti-Semitic chants by Chelsea supporters during last Thursday’s Europa League tie with Vidi in Budapest.
UEFA reschedules Arsenal’s Europa League home leg against BATE Borisov
UEFA has altered the date and kick-off time of Arsenal’s Europa League last-32 fixture against BATE Borisov at the Emirates Stadium – with the game now slated to begin at 5.55pm on Thursday, 21 February, 2019.
Arsenal supporters’ groups round on UEFA over Europa League scheduling decision
The decision to schedule Arsenal’s Europa League last-32 meeting against BATE Borisov at the Emirates Stadium for a 5pm kick-off shows UEFA has “scant regard” for fans, according to a leading supporters’ group.
Celtic face Valencia test as Chelsea and Arsenal land favourable Europa ties
Celtic were handed a tough tie in the Europa League round of 32 after the Scottish Premiership champions were drawn to face Valencia.
We must stamp out discrimination, says Fabregas as Jewish groups condemn chants
Cesc Fabregas hopes the indefensible discriminatory behaviour of some Chelsea supporters can highlight the issue to help eradicate it in football and beyond.
Jewish groups join Chelsea in condemning ‘abhorrent’ and ‘disgraceful’ chants
Anti-discrimination leaders and Jewish groups have joined Chelsea in condemning the anti-Semitic chanting by some of the London club’s supporters.
Laurent Koscielny targets “new chapter” after making Arsenal comeback
Laurent Koscielny made his long-awaited comeback from injury in Arsenal’s Europa League win over Qarabag and is now aiming to start “a new chapter” in his career.
Celtic lose but scrape through to Europa League knockout stage
Celtic dramatically won through to the knockout stage of the Europa League despite a 2-1 defeat by Salzburg at Parkhead.
Koscielny comes through Arsenal comeback as much-changed Gunners beat Qarabag
Unai Emery’s big guns secured Arsenal’s victory over Qarabag in their Europa League dead rubber as captain Laurent Koscielny came through his return from injury unscathed.
Alvaro Morata injury a concern for Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri
Maurizio Sarri is waiting to discover the extent of Alvaro Morata’s knee injury after the striker was substituted in Chelsea’s 2-2 Europa League Group L draw at Vidi in Budapest.