Giroud sends Chelsea into Europa League knockouts

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 against BATE

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 Loftus-Cheek in my team ‘

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.

Sarri hopes to see more Morata tears

Alvaro Morata’s emotional response to scoring his first Chelsea goal since the middle of August was welcomed by Maurizio Sarri.

Morata goal guides Chelsea past Vidi

Alvaro Morata ended his goal drought to earn Chelsea a 1-0 home win against Vidi in the Europa League.

Arsenal ease past Qarabag

Emile Smith Rowe and Matteo Guendouzi scored their first competitive Arsenal goals as the Gunners resisted heavy pressure and claimed a 3-0 win at Qarabag in the Europa League.

Sarri: Pedro’s injury is not too serious

Maurizio Sarri has allayed fears over Pedro’s injury following Chelsea’s 1-0 victory over PAOK in their Europa League opener.