Those at Stamford Bridge have struggled without a two-time Premier League title winner this season, says the former Chelsea star Chelsea may be missing Diego Costa this season but Arsenal are also paying the price for failing to land a player of his ilk, says Frank Lampard. The Blues rather surprisingly took the decision to part with a two-time Premier League title winner in 2017, with Antonio Conte opting to freeze the Spain international out of his plans. In the wake of his return to Atletico Madrid, those at Stamford Bridge have struggled to build on their past successes – with Alvaro Morata struggling to fill some big boots. Article…

Click:electric cargo tricycle supplier The Frenchman has never won a European trophy in his 30-year managerial career, but it could prove his salvation after another difficult season Alexandre Lacazette says Arsenal want to win the Europa League to help save Arsene Wenger’s job. Arsenal are set to miss out on Champions League qualification via the Premier League for the second season in a row, the Gunners sitting sixth in the table. But winning the Europa League would earn Arsenal a return to the continent’s premier club competition in 2018-19. Article continues below Editors' Picks Juve on alert: Exiled Icardi may have already played his final game for Inter Sarri vindicated…

The Chilean scored the match-winner against Koln as the Gunners opened their Europa League campaign with a 3-1 victory Alexis Sanchez had a moment of magic during Arsenal’s 3-1 win over Koln in the Europa League on Thursday. The Chilean scored a brilliant goal to put his side ahead in the second half, cutting inside from the left wing before curling the ball into the top corner. The Gunners fell behind early after Koln’s Jhon Cordoba scored a stunner from 45 yards out, but Sead Kolasinac tied the match shortly after half-time. Editors' Picks Juve on alert: Exiled Icardi may have already played his final game for Inter Sarri vindicated for dropping Kepa as Chelsea…

The Gunners can technically still finish in the top four of the English top flight, but Europe remains the most realistic path back to the UCL Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger admits he will use Sunday’s clash with West Ham to prepare for the “absolutely vital” meeting with Atletico Madrid in the Europa League semi-finals. The Gunners host David Moyes’ side knowing a win could be crucial in the race for Europe, with Burnley able to climb above them into sixth place with a win over Chelsea on Thursday. A top-four league finish remains mathematically possible but winning the Europa League represents Arsenal’s most realistic way of securing a Champions League…

A late Hector Yuste goal pegged the side back, leaving their manager to blame his team’s poor form on their lack of confidence Everton manager Ronald Koeman believes his side are too afraid to express themselves as their difficult start to the season continued with a 2-2 draw against Apollon Limassol in the Europa League.  The Toffees appeared to be heading for their first group stage win of the campaign after goals from Wayne Rooney and Nikola Vlasic had cancelled out Adrian Sardinero’s opener, but they were denied by a late Hector Yuste header.  Everton 28/1 to win Europa League Article continues below Editors' Picks Juve on alert: Exiled Icardi…

Having criticised his players on the back of a Europa League defeat by Atletico Madrid, those in the firing line have now been removed from the fold Chaotic scenes at Portuguese giants Sporting have seen 19 players suspended amid a war of words between the first-team squad and outspoken president Bruno de Carvalho. According to reports in Portugal, the Primeira Liga side will be forced to field a B team against Pacos de Ferreira on Sunday as a result of a remarkable breakdown in professional relations. Emotions have come to the boil in Lisbon in the wake of a 2-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid in the first leg of a…

The Red Devils boss does not think the Dutch side should be in the Europa League final because they previously lost in this season’s Champions League Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho does not believe Europa League final opponents Ajax should even be in the competition. The two teams meet next Wednesday in Stockholm with UEFA’s second biggest club trophy up for grabs. But Mourinho disagrees with the system that sees sides drop out of the Champions League – like Ajax did in the play-off round – and join the Europa League along with clubs like United who start off in the tournament. Editors' Picks Juve on alert: Exiled Icardi may…

The Toffees boss is keen for his side to push deep into Europe after moving to within one round of the group stage Everton manager Ronald Koeman insists progress in the Europa League is high on his agenda as the Toffees wait to learn their play-off round opponents. The Dutchman has guided Everton to within one step of the group stage following their 2-0 aggregate victory over Ruzomberok in the third qualifying round. Get Everton’s Premier League odds Article continues below Editors' Picks Juve on alert: Exiled Icardi may have already played his final game for Inter Sarri vindicated for dropping Kepa as Chelsea & Pedro impress in Spurs win…

The Red Devils have a place in next season’s Champions League and a trophy on the line when they face the Dutch side on Wednesday night Manchester United will play to win their second trophy of the season and qualify for the Champions League when they take on Ajax in the Europa League final on Wednesday. The Red Devils travel to Stockholm to meet a side significantly less experienced but not short of talent in their second final of the 2016-17 campaign. Man Utd cancel UEL final presser Editors' Picks Juve on alert: Exiled Icardi may have already played his final game for Inter Sarri vindicated for dropping Kepa as…

The Arsenal manager revealed he was preparing for the fixture against the German visitors to be abandoned due to safety concerns Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says he feared Thursday’s Europa League opener against Cologne would be cancelled after kick-off was delayed due to crowd problems. Gunners 7/1 to win Europa League Wenger’s men prevailed 3-1 at the Emirates Stadium, not before the clash was pushed back by one hour to 21.05 BST because of crowd congestion in London. Article continues below Editors' Picks Juve on alert: Exiled Icardi may have already played his final game for Inter Sarri vindicated for dropping Kepa as Chelsea & Pedro impress in Spurs win Magnificent…