Chelsea become first side to win a European trophy without losing since Manchester United won 2008 Champions League

Chelsea become first side to win a European trophy without losing since Manchester United won 2008 Champions League
Chelseaended their season by winning the Europa League with a comfortable 4-1 victory over Arsenal in Baku and matched an impressive feat in the process.Wednesday’s win meant the Blues became the first team to earn a major European title without losing any of their games (W12 D3) since Manchester United won the Champions League in the 2007/08 season, beating Chelsea on penalties in Moscow.Getty Images - Getty2

Cesar Azpilicueta lifts the Europa League

The Blues won their first five matches in the Europa League, beating PAOK, MOL Vidi and BATE Borisov, before they drew 2-2 with MOL in December.They were then held in both legs of their semi-final clash with Bundesliga side Eintracht Frankfurt 1-1, before winning 4-3 on penalties to reach the final against Arsenal.There, after a drab first half showing from both sides, Chelsea produced a rampant second-half display to blow away Unai Emerys side.Goals from Olivier Giroud, Pedro and an Eden Hazard double, in what looks set to be his final match for the club, helped Chelsea win the competition for the second time following their 2013 triumph. Meanwhile, Maurizio Sarri believes he deserves to stay with Chelsea after winning the first trophy of his managerial career.There has been plenty of speculation over his Chelsea future in recent months and the 60-year-old is being tipped to succeeddeparting manager Massimiliano Allegriat Juventus next term.getty2

United lift the Champions League in 2008

However, after victory in Baku, Sarri, who took charge last July, feels he should be allowed to continue his role at Stamford Bridge.I need to talk to the club and make sure I know what I can do for Chelsea and what Chelsea can do for me, he said.I love the Premier League and Im lucky Im at Chelsea but at the end of each season you have to sit down and talk.In my opinion, I deserve to stay at Chelsea but my opinion is not enough.

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Arsenal 2-1 Cardiff: Second-half strikes from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette earn Gunners hard-fought win Unai Emery's side are now level with fourth placed Chelsea - who play
Arsenal 2-1 Cardiff: Second-half strikes from Pierre-Emerick

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Chelsea handed mouth-watering opening day clash vs Man United

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Kyle Walker trolls Liverpool with hilarious Harry Maguire meme before deleting tweet… and Leicester defender LOVES it MANCHESTER City's Kyle Walker has used a meme of Harry Maguire to mock
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Notts County owner puts club up for sale after apologising

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Tottenham Hotspur are pulling out all the stops for their last ever game at White Hart Lane. The players will be wearing special shirts with a new club crest on, a half-time even featuring Chas
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Milner provided the cross for Firmino's header during the 2-1 victory, clocking up the 80th Premier League assist of his career. The delivery brings the 32-year-old level with Manchester United and England legend David Beckham in the all-time list and puts a former Liverpool great next in his sights.
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Jurgen Klopp is wary of placing too much pressure on Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain as he rebuilds his fitness, but he was boosted by Joe Gomez's Liverpool return.
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David Luiz has backed under-pressure Chelsea. boss Maurizio Sarri, insisting the Italian is doing an 'amazing job.'. There have been numerous reports claiming Sarri will leave the west London club this summer, with Blues legend Frank Lampard replacing him in the hot-seat
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David Luiz has backed under-pressure Chelsea boss, Maurizio Sarri, insisting the Italian is doing an 'amazing job.' Luiz Backs Sarri, Says He Is Doing An 'amazing Job' At Stamford Bridge There have been numerous reports claiming Sarri will leave the west London club this summer, with Blues legend Frank Lampard replacing him in the hot seat.
Chelsea news: David Luiz backs Maurizio Sarri and says

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Jose Mourinho 'to return to Real Madrid boss at end of season' with Klopp not interested in leaving Liverpool for job some fans were even heard to chant for a return of "The Special One
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Gordon Taylor has confirmed he will leave his role as chief executive of the Professional Footballers' Association after 38 years. Taylor, 74, has headed up the players' union since 1981 after
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Unai Emery labelled Danny Welbeck's injury "the worst news" after the striker suffered what appears to be a broken bone in his ankle in Arsenal's 0-0 Europa League draw with Sporting.
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Eric Bailly and Jesse Lingard break Manchester United squad silence with messages of thanks to Jose Mourinho farewell, boss The two players have both taken to social media to thank Mourinho following his departure from the club Jesse Lingard and Eric Bailly have become the first two Manchester United players to express their thanks to Jose
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Jordi Alba has signed a new contract with Barcelona to extend his stay at Camp Nou until 2024, the Catalan club announced on Thursday. Alba's new deal sees his release clause rise from €150
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Mauricio Pochettino believes Tottenham will be able to play their Champions League quarterfinal home tie at their new stadium. Spurs have spent almost two seasons at Wembley but, having progressed
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