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.

#1. Chelsea defence vs Arsenal forwards:

Arsenal have a lot of firepower upfront in Lacazette and Aubameyang.
Arsenal have a lot of firepower upfront in Lacazette and Aubameyang.

This will be perhaps the biggest of the battles tomorrow night. David Luiz is expected to start with Andreas Christensen in the heart of the Chelsea defence tomorrow night. The duo must have the best game of their lives in order to keep Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette at bay. They need to be very aware of their positions and have good game reading in order to get the better of the Arsenal forward duo.

The duo of Aubameyang and Lacazette is one of the most lethal strike combinations in the Premier League in recent years. Aubameyang has a lot of pace and dribbling under his belt which makes him a tough attacker to mark. He must look to capitalise on the slow Chelsea defence, especially keeping close tabs on David Luiz who has his habits to get out of position at times. Lacazette complements Aubameyang well in the attack and the duo must support each other as and when required by exploiting space or individual brilliance on the field.

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