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at December 17, 2018 0


EUROPA LEAGUE DRAW LIVE - Arsenal, Chelsea and Celtic have learned their fate for last-32.

Plzen vs Dinamo Zagreb
Bruges vs Salzburg
Rapid Vienna vs Inter
Slavia Prague vs Genk
Krasnodar vs Bayer Leverkusen
Zurich vs Napoli
Malmo vs Chelsea
Shakhtar Donetsk vs Frankfurt
Celtic vs Valencia
Rennes vs Beits
Olympiacos vs Kyiv
Lazio vs Sevilla
Fenerbahce vs Zenit
Sporting Lisbon vs Villarreal
BATE vs Arsenal
Galatasaray vs Benfica

Chelsea get Malmo

Chelsea have avoided a long slog out to eastern Europe with a trip over the North Sea to Malmo.
The Blues will play away in the first leg in February.

Celtic face Valencia

It’s not the draw Hoops manager Brendan Rodgers would have wanted.
But at least travelling Celtic fans will get a respite from the Glaswegian winter for a few days in Spain.

Arsenal head to BATE

Arsenal have arguably the most frustrating draw from the three British clubs left in the competition.
A direct flight from London to Minsk takes three hours.
From there it’s a coach journey to Borisov.
Europa League draw LIVE
Europa League draw LIVE: Chelsea are eyeing the title (Image: GETTY)

Europa League last-32 dates

The dates of the last-32 fixtures in the Europa League have been confirmed.
The first legs will take place on 12, 14 of February.
The second legs will be on 20, 21 of February.
Not all matches will be on Thursdays. Because some cities will host two matches on the same night, it means Fenerbahce will play their home leg on Tuesday, February 12.
Sevilla and Arsenal will have their second legs played on Wednesday, February 20.
Europa League draw LIVE
Europa League draw LIVE: Arsenal have had their second leg moved (Image: GETTY)

Celtic possible opponents

The Hoops are unseeded in this draw and coulee face Arsenal or Chelsea.
But Brendan Rodgers’ men also face the possibility of clashing with one of the top-seeded teams from the Champions League.
Napoli, Valencia, Inter and Benfica would all pose a serious challenge to Rodgers and co.
Celtic could also end up heading east, with Zenit and Kyiv both seeded for the draw.
Europa League draw LIVE Arsenal Chelsea Celtic
Europa League draw LIVE: Celtic could face strong opponents in the last-32 (Image: GETTY)

Arsenal and Chelsea possible opponents

Arsenal and Chelsea are seeded in the Europa League knockout draw either side could face Celtic in the last-32.
Arsenal and  may also come up against big-hitters Sporting, Lazio, Galatasaray or Olympiacos.
A trip to Belarus to face BATE would not the best situation for either club.
Europa League draw LIVE Arsenal Chelsea Celtic
Europa League draw LIVE: Chelsea are seeded for the draw (Image: GETTY)

Seeded teams

Leverkusen (GER), Salzburg (AUT), Zenit (RUS), Dinamo Zagreb (CRO), Arsenal (ENG), Betis (ESP), Villarreal (ESP), Frankfurt (GER), Genk (BEL), Sevilla (ESP), Dynamo Kyiv (UKR), Chelsea (ENG), Napoli (ITA), Valencia (ESP), Internazionale (ITA), Benfica (POR)

Unseeded teams

Zürich (SUI), Celtic (SCO), Slavia, Praha (CZE), Fenerbahçe (TUR), Sporting CP (POR), Olympiacos (GRE), Rapid Wien (AUT), Lazio (ITA), Malmö (SWE), Krasnodar (RUS), Rennes (FRA), BATE (BLR), Plzeň (CZE), Club Brugge (BEL), Shakhtar Donetsk (UKR), Galatasaray (TUR)
Europa League draw LIVE Arsenal Chelsea Celtic
Europa League draw LIVE: Arsenal are hoping to win the Europa League this season (Image: GETTY)
Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the Europa League draw.
Thirty-two teams are in the pot for this first knockout stage of the competition.
The Premier League is represented by Arsenal and Chelsea, while Scotland’s Celtic have also made this stage.
Eight Champions League teams have also dropped down into the Europa League at this stage.
It all gets underway at 12noon and you can follow the whole draw LIVE with us!
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at November 29, 2018 0


CHELSEA and Arsenal were both dominant in winning their Europa League matches on Thursday evening.

The Gunners beat Vorskla Poltava 3-0 to guarantee top spot in their group and had teenagers Emile Smith Rowe and Joe Willock to thank.
The pair lined up in a youthful side picked by Emery as Arsenal made light work of their opponents in Kiev.
It was Willock’s first senior goal for Arsenal with Smith Rowe netting his second goal in as many European starts.
Smith Rowe was delighted with the win and is determined to be involved for Unai Emery’s side
He said: “My fingers and my toes are very cold, but you’ve just got to get on with it.
“It was a good win for us and a few lads got their debuts, so we’re just happy to get the win.
“Every cup we’re in we want to win. We’re improving in every game and I’m very happy to be involved.”
Smith Rowe also opened up on his goal in the freezing Kiev temperatures.
“I’m very happy but it’s more important that we won today," he added.
Chelsea teenager Callum Hudson-Odoi scored his first goal for the club
“I was a bit shocked [about the disallowed goal] but because there wasn’t a lot of fans no one was celebrating.
“I thought it was offside as well, but it’s happened and I’m happy to just score anyway.”
It was Callum Hudson-Odoi who stole the headlines for Chelsea as they thumped PAOK Salonika 4-0 at Stamford Bridge.
The 18-year-old scored his first goal for the club after being handed an opportunity by Maurizio Sarri.
Hudson-Odoi was involved in everything good for the Blues as Olivier Giroud netted twice and Alvaro Morata came off the bench to score.

Emile Smith Rowe and Joe Willock impressed for Arsenal

And Sarri praised the youngster following the win.
He said: “I think that he played very well but the type of match was for his characteristics.
“They had ten men after seven minutes, he is able to play in this and I want to see him when we have to play more in the defensive phase.
“The goal will give him confidence, like Giroud and Morata. I am very happy with this. Two strikers scored and that is very important.”
Hudson-Odoi revealed after the match what it meant to score his first goal for Chelsea.
“We got early goals which gave us the confidence that we needed, we are back to normal,” he said.

Arsenal boss Unai Emery fielded a team full of young talent in Kiev
“I couldn't believe I got the opportunity to start. Every time I got the ball I wanted to do my stuff. I couldn't believe it when I scored, to see the crowd jumping was a dream.
“I will keep striving to play for my club. Hopefully more opportunities will come. I am always eager to play but it is the coach's decision.
“I will celebrate tonight with my family.”
Chelsea return to action against Fulham in the Premier League on Sunday (12pm).
Arsenal face rivals Tottenham in the first north London derby of the season (2.05pm).
Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri was happy with Callum Hudson-Odoi

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