The Europa League hasn’t failed to excite this season.
For the first time since the UEFA Cup became the Europa League in the 2009/10 season, the final will be contested by two clubs from England, with Arsenal and Chelsea set to battle it out in Baku to earn some silverware after a gruelling season – live on talkSPORT.
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Sarri and Emery’s sides will battle it out in Baku
There is a lot more at stake for the Gunners, however, as a win would ensure they play in next season’s Champions League.
Chelsea have already secured their destiny following their third place finish in the Premier League.
But ahead of the Europa League final, talkSPORT.com has given its verdict on the Team of the Tournament.
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Chelsea no.1 KEPA ARRIZABALAGA has had an impressive debut season and was instrumental in the Blues’ run to the final.
Not only was he the hero in the semi-final penalty shoot-out win against Eintracht Frankfurt, but he has saved Chelsea’s blushes on many occasions throughout their European campaign.
DEFENDERS
Chelsea defender ANDREAS CHRISTENSEN has had a very solid campaign in the Europa League.
The Dane has played nearly every minute of the Blues’ run to the final and has helped Chelsea keep seven clean sheets, the most in the competition.
Eintracht Frankfurt centre-back MARTIN HINTEREGGER has been mightily impressive for the German side this campaign, particularly against Chelsea in the semi.
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He put in a series of good blocks and last ditch challenges to keep the Blues at bay and he has been doing this all campaign for his side.
Valencia defender EZEQUIEL GARAY has been imperious in defence for his side this tournament.
Although his club began the season in the Champions League he has been crucial for them on their run to the semi-finals, although he was ultimately unable to prevent Arsenal’s lethal strike force in the last round.
MIDFIELDERS
Frankfurt’s SEBASTIAN RODE worked tirelessly to keep Chelsea at bay in the last four and he was desperately unlucky his efforts were not rewarded.
He has been solid as rock throughout the campaign for his club in both attack and defence and looks a real dime in the midfield.
Chelsea playmaker RUBEN LOFTUS-CHEEK will be heartbroken he is not playing in the final following the Achilles tendon injury he picked up in a post-season friendly in Boston.
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Loftus-Cheek has been Chelsea’s star in the Europa League this season
The Englishman has arguably been the Blues’ best performer in the Europa League this term, chipping in with four crucial goals to send his side to the final.
Valencia midfielder DANIEL PAREJO has also been the main orchestrator in the Valencia line-up, puling the strings at the heart of the midfield to keep play ticking over for his side.
FORWARDS
There has been so many outstanding forwards in the Europa League that is it is extremely difficult to fit them all in.
Sevilla forward WISSAM BEN YEDDER has been on stellar form in Europe, notching up eight goals throughout the campaign to help his side to the quarter-finals.
Arsenal striker PIERRE-EMERICK AUBAMEYANG – also on eight goals – has often been played on the left throughout the tournament and he was outstanding in their last match against Valencia, almost single-handedly sending the Gunners to Baku with a hat-trick.
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LUKA JOVIC has been incredible for Eintracht Frankfurt this term and he looks to be off to Real Madrid for his stellar displays.
Along with OLIVIER GIROUD, who completes the line-up, they are the top scoring players in the Europa League this season with 10 goals.
The Frenchman has been a handful for opposition defences in Europe throughout the campaign, scoring some stunning goals in the process.
Have a look at the line-up in full below…
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