EUROPA LEAGUE FINAL : A GAME OF PRIDE OR DESPAIR
In just a few days time in faraway Azerbaijan, the second
tier competition of UEFA will stage its grand finale. Undoubtedly, while many
clubs take it for granted, this year's campaign has produced some good moments
to reminisce. In the first of the All-English contest, Chelsea will compete
against their London rival, Arsenal in the Europa League Final to be played in
Baku. There will certainly be so much at stake for both clubs. For Chelsea,
they will hoping to retain their status as top dogs in London, and beating the
North Londoners will do just fine, while also hoping that Spurs lose to
Liverpool four days later in the Champions League Final. For Unai Emery's side,
the challenge is on them to beat the Blues in order to qualify for the Champions
league after finishing fifth in the league and a point behind their West London
rivals.
Chelsea's third place finish in the league which guarantees
their involvement in next season's Champions league is applaudable considering
the hurdles the team had to face. The Blues will play without any form of
pressure, but will rather fight to win the 16th trophy of the Abramovich era.
For the Gunners, winning rather losing will be more paramount as they gradually
appear to be slipping out of the reckoning into oblivion. A third year absence
from Europe's top competition will be a blow to their elite status and
financial state. If Chelsea win, it will be for their pride, but if they lose
it will be despair after their Cabarao Cup final loss against Manchester City,
therefore ending the season trophyless. If Arsenal win, it will be their first
European Cup since 1996, and qualification for the Champions League will be
achieved. But a loss will mean another missed opportunity to qualify for the
Champions league and trophyless season. It will be a case of pride or despair
depending on who will eventually be the winner or loser respectively.
Though the Europa league final might not be enough to judge
the work done by either Sarri and Emery in their first season at their respective
clubs, but it will be the right platform for both to build the success of their
respective clubs for both the present and the future. Who will win this epic
London derby final? Join the conversation in our comment section, give your
prediction and have your say.
Hopefully, let the best team win. Cheers!
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