Sarri’s Chelsea praise comes with timely warning
Maurizio Sarri praised an improved Chelsea performance in their Europa League win at Malmo but warned them to cut out defensive mistakes.
Barkley, Giroud guide Chelsea past spirited Malmo
Ross Barkley and Olivier Giroud scored as Chelsea earned a 2-1 win away to Malmo in the first leg of their Europa League last-32 meeting.
Lacazette sees red as Bate shock Arsenal
Arsenal have work to do if they are to reach the last 16 of the Europa League after slipping to a surprise 1-0 first-leg defeat to BATE in Belarus.
Chelsea being unfairly scapegoated over racism allegations – Fabregas
Spanish midfielder Cesc Fabregas thinks Chelsea have been unfairly scapegoated for a wider problem of racism in football.
My season starts now, says Koscielny
Laurent Koscielny said his season is just beginning after making his return from a seven-month injury lay-off in Arsenal’s 1-0 Europa League win over Qarabag.
Chelsea condemn alleged anti-Semitic chanting from fans
Chelsea have condemned the fans who allegedly sung an anti-Semitic song during their 2-2 draw away to Vidi in the Europa League on Thursday.
Arsenal vs Qarabag
Alexandre Lacazette’s first Europa League goal of the season secured Arsenal a straightforward 1-0 home win over Qarabag as Unai Emery took the opportunity to blood young and returning players in a pressure-free match.
Giroud doubles up as Blues top Group L
Olivier Giroud’s first-half double set up a comfortable 4-0 home win over 10-man PAOK in which Callum Hudson-Odoi opened his Chelsea account, Maurizio Sarri’s side topping Group L after extending their run of wins to five matches.
Arsenal put three past Vorskla
Arsenal cruised to a comfortable 3-0 victory over Vorskla in their Europa League encounter at NSK Olimpiysky on Thursday evening.
Welbeck has successful second operation on broken ankle
Arsenal have confirmed Danny Welbeck has undergone a successful planned second operation on his injured ankle.