Chelsea vs PAOK, Europa League: Blues make it five from five
Everything you need to know ahead of the Europa League tie at Stamford Bridge
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.
Olivier Giroud scored twice and Callum Hudson-Odoi netted his first goal for Chelsea as the Blues cruised to a 4-0 Europa League victory over 10-man PAOK Salonika at Stamford Bridge.
Yevhen Khacheridi was sent off for the Greek visitors after just seven minutes and Olivier Giroud scored twice before half-time, the second a brilliant volley from a Cesc Fabregas pass.
The 18-year-old Hudson-Odoi scored after 60 minutes before providing a goal for Alvaro Morata, on for Giroud, as the Blues responded from the loss to Tottenham with a fifth win from five European games. Re-live the live action below:
81 mins: Chelsea 4 - 0 PAOK
Not content with a goal and an assist Hudson-Odoi drives the ball towards the near post and shoots, trying to sneak it past the goalkeeper but puts it wide.
84 mins: Chelsea 4 - 0 PAOK
Chelsea break on the counter attack and Willian gets the ball on the elft, he cuts inside and takes his shot but it's saved.
87 mins: Chelsea 4 - 0 PAOK
Chelsea are super confident now, Fabregas tries to beat the keeper from the halfway line but he manages to get back and catch the ball.
90 mins: Chelsea 4 - 0 PAOK
Chelsea have a chance to make it five. Ross Barkley takes a free kick from 20-yards out he aims for the near post but it trickles wide.
1 added minute left.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments