Europa League final: How to watch Chelsea vs Arsenal live on May 29, 2019

May 28, 2019 By Ali M.

Topics: Chelsea TV Schedule, Arsenal TV Schedule, Chelsea, Arsenal, UEFA Europa League

In our match preview informing you how to watch the Europa League final live, we compare team statistics and analyze their head-to-head record.

What is the form of Chelsea compared to Arsenal?

While Chelsea is unbeaten in their last seven games in all competitions, they have drawn in four of their last five games. Nonetheless, Sarri's men are unbeaten in Europe and have won all but three of their Europa League games this season.

Arsenal won three of their last four games, two being their home and away victories over Valencia in the semis. However, their poor domestic form will weigh heavily on their mind. The Gunners earned only one win in their final seven English top-flight games, hence why they missed out on a top-four finish.

Chelsea vs Arsenal head-to-head record

Chelsea has only one win in their last eight encounters with the north London giant compared to Arsenal's four triumphs. The Blues have won only three times in their last 11 showdowns and lost 2-1 in the most recent final between these two London heavyweights.

However, it was the Stamford Bridge side that emerged victorious in their only previous European encounter. That tie came in 2003/04, with Chelsea winning 3-2 on aggregate in the Champions League quarter-final.

Games played: 197

Chelsea wins: 63

Arsenal wins: 77

Draws: 57

Who's injured/suspended for Chelsea vs Arsenal?

The headlines leading up to this game have surrounded one man: Henrikh Mkhitaryan. This is because the Arsenal ace has been omitted from the squad due to political tensions between the host of the final Azerbaijan and the player's home country of Armenia.

This controversy sparked tons of criticism towards UEFA for their failure to choose a suitable and inclusive venue for all players. Arsenal has voiced their disappointment in European football's governing body as they will be without a goalscoring midfielder for their first European final since 2006.

Fortunately, Emery has no fresh injury concerns. Ramsey, Bellerin, and Holding remain on the sidelines but Welbeck has returned and has made the trip to Baku.

As for the Blues, they look to be without N'Golo Kante for the final after taking a knock to the knee. Callum Hudson-Odoi, Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Antonio Rudiger will miss the clash with Arsenal.

Key talking point - will Arsenal qualify for the UCL or will Chelsea end the season with silverware?

This game is a golden opportunity for both sides, but for two different reasons. For Arsenal, a spot in the Champions League is at stake for the Gunners. After finishing in fifth spot in the Premier League, Aubameyang and Co. know that they must lift this the trophy if they wish to make it to Europe's top-tier competition.

However, one thing stands in their way and that's Chelsea. The Blues have secured their spot in the Champions League but for them, silverware would salvage what has been a mainly disappointing season.

Many have called for Maurizio Sarri's sacking as a result of their poor form but winning the Europa League might silence his critics. Or furthermore, should the Italian leave as the rumors suggest, it would be a great farewell for the former Napoli boss.