Match report

Chelsea Defeats Arsenal 4-1 in UEFA Europa League

Chelsea
Chelsea
4–1
FT
Arsenal
Arsenal
May 29, 2019

Chelsea stunned Arsenal with a 4-1 victory in the UEFA Europa League, with Olivier Giroud, Pedro, and Eden Hazard leading the charge. The Blues took control early with Giroud's goal, and despite Arsenal's brief rally with Iwobi's strike, Chelsea's attacking prowess dominated the match.

Key Facts

  • • Chelsea scored four goals against Arsenal: Olivier Giroud (49'), Pedro (60'), Eden Hazard (penalty, 65', and 72')
  • • Arsenal's only goal came from Alex Iwobi (69')
  • • Pedro and Hazard were key contributors with two assists each
  • • Chelsea had two yellow cards, with Pedro (56') and Andreas Christensen (68')

Lineups

Chelsea

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 Kepa (G)
  • 30 David Luiz (D)
  • 28 Azpilicueta (D)
  • 33 Emerson (D)
  • 27 A. Christensen (D)
  • 17 M. Kovačić (M)
  • 5 Jorginho (M)
  • 7 N. Kanté (M)
  • 10 E. Hazard (F)
  • 18 O. Giroud (F)
  • 11 Pedro (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 Willian
  • 8 R. Barkley
  • 21 D. Zappacosta
  • 51 C. Gallagher
  • 3 Marcos Alonso
  • 9 G. Higuaín
  • 13 W. Caballero
  • 24 G. Cahill
  • 44 E. Ampadu
  • 52 J. Cumming
  • 55 G. McEachran

Arsenal

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 P. Čech (G)
  • 18 Nacho Monreal (D)
  • 5 S. Papastathopoulos (D)
  • 6 L. Koscielny (D)
  • 31 S. Kolašinac (M)
  • 10 M. Özil (F)
  • 34 G. Xhaka (M)
  • 15 A. Maitland-Niles (M)
  • 11 L. Torreira (M)
  • 14 P. Aubameyang (F)
  • 9 A. Lacazette (F)

Substitutes

  • 29 M. Guendouzi
  • 17 A. Iwobi
  • 59 J. Willock
  • 4 Mohamed Elneny
  • 12 S. Lichtsteiner
  • 19 B. Leno
  • 20 S. Mustafi
  • 23 D. Welbeck
  • 25 C. Jenkinson
  • 49 E. Nketiah
  • 44 D. Iliev
  • 87 B. Saka

Timeline

  1. Chelsea
    49' Chelsea Goal · Normal Goal
    O. Giroud · Assist: Emerson Palmieri
  2. Chelsea
    56' Chelsea Card · Yellow Card
    Pedro
  3. Chelsea
    60' Chelsea Goal · Normal Goal
    Pedro · Assist: E. Hazard
  4. Chelsea
    65' Chelsea Goal · Penalty
    E. Hazard
  5. Arsenal
    66' Arsenal subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Nacho Monreal · On: M. Guendouzi
  6. Arsenal
    67' Arsenal subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Torreira · On: A. Iwobi
  7. Chelsea
    68' Chelsea Card · Yellow Card
    A. Christensen
  8. Arsenal
    69' Arsenal Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Iwobi
  9. Chelsea
    71' Chelsea subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Pedro · On: Willian
  10. Chelsea
    72' Chelsea Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Hazard · Assist: O. Giroud
  11. Chelsea
    76' Chelsea subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Kovačić · On: R. Barkley
  12. Arsenal
    77' Arsenal subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Özil · On: J. Willock
  13. Chelsea
    89' Chelsea subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Hazard · On: D. Zappacosta

Match Stats

Stat Chelsea Arsenal
Fouls 14 11
Pass Accuracy 85% 86%
Offsides 1 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 16
Corners 7 5
Total Passes 441 435
Yellow Cards 2 0
Blocked Shots 5 5
Shots on Target 8 2
Shots off Target 1 9
Possession 50% 50%
Accurate Passes 377 376
Shots Inside Box 11 12
Saves 1 4
Shots Outside Box 3 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Olivier Giroud opened the scoring in the 49th minute, giving Chelsea the early advantage
  • ▸ Chelsea's goal spree in the 60th and 65th minutes sealed their victory, with Pedro and Hazard scoring successive goals
  • ▸ Arsenal briefly rallied with Alex Iwobi's goal in the 69th minute, but Chelsea's strong midfield and attack proved too much to handle