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Europa League: Arsenal and Chelsea reach last-16 with easy wins; Ligue 1 side Rennes make history against Real Betis

Arsenal and Chelsea reached the last-16 of the Europa League after the Gunners comfortably saw off BATE Borisov 3-0 and Maurizio Sarri's troubled side relieved some of the pressure on him with the same scoreline against mediocre Malmo.

Europa League: Arsenal manager Unai Emery calls on troubled star Mesut Ozil to prove his worth

Arsenal manager Unai Emery has challenged troubled star Mesut Ozil to prove his worth after a season marred by injuries and illness.

Europa League: Arsenal deserved to win against organised BATE Borisov, says Gunners boss Unai Emery

Arsenal 'deserved to win' despite slumping to a stunning 1-0 defeat at BATE Borisov in their Europa League last 32 tie, according to manager Unai Emery.

Europa League: Arsenal suffer shock defeat against BATE Borisov in first-leg; Chelsea overcome Malmo challenge

Chelsea claimed a 2-1 victory at Malmo in the Europa League last-32 first leg on Thursday to ease some of the pressure on beleaguered coach Maurizio Sarri, while Arsenal suffered a shock loss to BATE Borisov.

UEFA Europa League Draw: Premier League clubs Chelsea, Arsenal get relatively straightforward draws; three-time winners Sevilla face Lazio

Former champions Chelsea will face Malmo in the last 32 of the Europa League while Arsenal will lock horns again with BATE Borisov.

Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri faces Ruben Loftus-Cheek conundrum after midfielder's impressive outing against BATE Borisov

Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek's hopes of getting regular playing time in the Premier League are hindered by the club's wealth of talent in his position, says manager Maurizio Sarri.

Premier League: Chelsea will accept any punishment for Marco Ianni's provocative celebration, says coach Maurizio Sarri

Maurizio Sarri admitted Marco Ianni's behaviour in goading United manager Jose Mourinho had been wrong but added he would give him a second chance.

Olivier Giroud joins Chelsea: After five years in North London, striker's patience, not loyalty, grew thin

It's probably been a little difficult for Giroud to fathom or even accept why he has dropped so far down the pecking order.

Premier League: Arsenal's Arsene Wenger could hand Jack Wilshere first start of season against Southampton

Wenger must decide whether to hand Wilshere a first Premier League start of the campaign in the wake of his outstanding midweek display.

Europa League: Jack Wilshere inspires Arsenal to 6-0 rout of BATE Borisov, Everton crash out despite win

Arsene Wenger made 11 changes to the team that was beaten by Manchester United at the weekend, but Arsenal's second string put in promising displays to give him a 700th win as Arsenal manager.