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 spares Sarri’s side in lacklustre draw

Olivier Giroud came off the bench to salvage an under-strength Chelsea a laboured 2-2 draw at Vidi in the Europa League on Thursday.

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.

Giroud sends Sarri’s side into knockout rounds

Olivier Giroud’s first goal under Maurizio Sarri sealed Chelsea’s progression to the Europa League knockout rounds with a 1-0 win at BATE on Thursday.

Welbeck injury sours UEL stalemate

Arsenal booked their place in the Europa League knockout stages after a 0-0 draw with 10-man Sporting CP that was marred by an injury to Danny Welbeck.

Chelsea to limit Hazard role as Morata misses BATE trip

Eden Hazard will play at most 50 minutes of Chelsea’s Europa League match at BATE, but Alvaro Morata and Cesc Fabregas have not travelled with the squad.

No room for three-goal Loftus-Cheek in my team – Sarri

Maurizio Sarri said there is no room for Ruben Loftus-Cheek in his Chelsea team, despite the midfielder scoring a hat-trick in a match-winning performance against BATE.

Loftus-Cheek scores hat-trick in Bate rout

Ruben Loftus-Cheek provided a timely reminder of his quality with a fine hat-trick in just his second start of the season as Chelsea sealed a comprehensive 3-1 win over Bate in the Europa League.

Welbeck goal guides Arsenal past Sporting

Danny Welbeck scored a second-half winner to give Arsenal a 1-0 victory away to Sporting CP in the Europa League on Thursday.