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FK Qarabag vs Arsenal - Europa League as it happened: Gunners young stars shine in 3-0 win

Look back on the live coverage of Qarabag vs Arsenal

Harry Latham-Coyle
Thursday 04 October 2018 13:18 EDT
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Arsenal train ahead of Europa League tie against Qarabag

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Arsenal eased to Europa League victory against Qarabag on Thursday night - but they were far from their best in Baku.

Sokratis Papastathopoulos opened the scoring early on before the visitors had to withstand plenty of pressure until Emile Smith Rowe's first senior goal and a first for club for Matteo Guendouzi secured a 3-0 win which flattered Unai Emery's side.

The Arsenal head coach opted to bring the likes of Mesut Ozil, Alexandre Lacazette and Granit Xhaka on a near 5,000-mile round-trip despite a tricky visit to Fulham early on Sunday - but they were named on a strong bench at the Baku Olympic Stadium.

When is it?

Qarabag vs Arsenal is one of the early matches on Thursday 4 October.

When does it start?

Kick-off in Azerbaijan is at 17:55 BST.

Where can I watch it?

BT Sport will be showing live coverage on BT Sport 2 and online on the BT Sport app for customers.

Odds

Arsenal to win: 2/5

Qarabag to win: 8/1

Draw: 7/2

A Qarabag corner is cleared long to Vagner in the hosts' goal, and the full-time whistle is blown.

Eight consecutive wins for Unai Emery and Arsenal. Three goalscorers notching their first goals in an Arsenal shirt, a clean sheet and a strong performance from Bernd Leno - a good night in Baku for Arsenal and a comfortable 3-0 win.

Harry Latham-Coyle4 October 2018 19:48

We now switch our attentions here to West London, where Chelsea are just ten minutes away from kick-off against MOL Vidi FC of Hungary.

Harry Latham-Coyle4 October 2018 19:49

Chelsea's opponents are probably best known for reaching the 1985 UEFA Cup Final where they lost to Real Madrid over two legs, managing a 1-0 victory in front of nearly 100,000 fans at the Bernabeu. 

The Hungarians notched their third league title last season. They would have been disappointed to lose to BATE Borisov at home in Matchweek One. Can they shock their fancied opponents?

Harry Latham-Coyle4 October 2018 19:54

Almost ready to go at Stamford Bridge. Czech referee Miroslav Zelinka leads the two sides out on to the pitch.

Harry Latham-Coyle4 October 2018 19:57

The teams line-up for the pre-match music. Chelsea are in blue, Vidi in white.

Harry Latham-Coyle4 October 2018 19:59

Chelsea kick the game off. 

Harry Latham-Coyle4 October 2018 20:02

1 minute

Chelsea have slipped into the customary 4-3-3 with Cesc Fabregas again deployed in the Jorginho role at the base of the midfield. 

Harry Latham-Coyle4 October 2018 20:03

2 minutes

A bright start by Chelsea, with Alvaro Morata riding a challenge and finding Davide Zappacosta but the Italian's cross is cleared.

Harry Latham-Coyle4 October 2018 20:04

4 minutes

Immediately the visitors have slipped into a 4-5-1 rather than the 4-3-3 their personnel indicated. Defending deeply.

Harry Latham-Coyle4 October 2018 20:06

5 minutes

Cesc Fabregas is clearly the conduit along which this Chelsea side runs. Everything is going through the Spaniard and he is picking some typically lovely passes early on.

Harry Latham-Coyle4 October 2018 20:07

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