UEFA Europa League Final: Arsenal vs Chelsea, 3 key battles

A lot is in stake for both the coaches in the Europa League Final.
A lot is in stake for both the coaches in the Europa League Final.

#2. Eden Hazard vs Ainsley Maitland-Niles:

Eden Hazard will look to cause havoc in the Arsenal defence once again.
Eden Hazard will look to cause havoc in the Arsenal defence once again.

Hazard will definitely be the Chelsea player with the most threat on the pitch. The Belgian superstar is brilliant with the ball at his feet and can produce individual moments of surprise as and when he can. He is an expert in running into defences and breezing past the feet of defenders giving them a real headache while he's on the pitch. Chelsea will be dependent on him for both scoring and chance creating purposes.

Ainsley Maitland-Niles will be deputising for Hector Bellerin at the right-back position tomorrow night. The youngster has a had good season but he will need to step up his game and be at his very best in order to stop Hazard from causing any troubles for Arsenal. If Hazard gets the better of Maitland-Niles, the Arsenal defence is in for a tough time in Baku tomorrow.

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