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Chelsea vs PAOK, Europa League: Blues make it five from five

Everything you need to know ahead of the Europa League tie at Stamford Bridge

Michael Jones
Thursday 29 November 2018 16:26 GMT
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Olivier Giroud scored twice and Callum Hudson-Odoi netted his first goal for Chelsea as the Blues cruised to a 4-0 Europa League victory over 10-man PAOK Salonika at Stamford Bridge.

Yevhen Khacheridi was sent off for the Greek visitors after just seven minutes and Olivier Giroud scored twice before half-time, the second a brilliant volley from a Cesc Fabregas pass.

The 18-year-old Hudson-Odoi scored after 60 minutes before providing a goal for Alvaro Morata, on for Giroud, as the Blues responded from the loss to Tottenham with a fifth win from five European games. Re-live the live action below:

6 mins: Vorskla 0 - 0 Arsenal

Vorskla put a bit of pressure on Arsenal, first they win a corner that's delivered to Chesnakov on the far side of the box, he shoots but mishits it and the ball goes out to the right wing. Vorskla put it back into the box and Cech scrambles to keep hold of the ball. 

Michael Jones29 November 2018 18:03

9 mins: Vorskla 0 - 0 Arsenal

Arsenal see a bit more of possession now. They control the ball just outside of Vorskla's area passing it between the mid-fielders looking for an opening in the defence. Maitland-Niles finds one and shoots from range but Shust makes the save. 

Michael Jones29 November 2018 18:06

10 mins: Vorskla 0 - 1 Arsenal - Smith-Rowe 

Arsenal work the ball into Ramsey from the right wing. Ramsey gives it to Nketiah who tries to play a one-two with Ramsey to get further into the box, Shust treis to grab the ball but it falls to Smith-Rowe who makes no mistakes and puts it into the back of the open goal. 

Michael Jones29 November 2018 18:07

15 mins: Vorskla 0 - 1 Arsenal

Sapai whips a cross into Arsenal's box but Jenkinson heads it away fro a throw in. Vorskla play the ball back into the box trying to find Kulach who goes down in the area but the linesman rules him offside.

Michael Jones29 November 2018 18:12

18 mins: Vorskla 0 - 1 Arsenal

Vorskla have seen more of the ball but Arsenal are quick when they break down the wings. They win a free kick on the right edge of the home sides's area. Ramsey takes the free kick and goes for goal but ends up putting the ball over the bar.

Michael Jones29 November 2018 18:15

21 mins: Vorskla 0 - 1 Arsenal

Vorskla are finding it tough to break Arsenal down. The Gunners have a good shape at the back and look confident on the ball. 

Michael Jones29 November 2018 18:18

24 mins: Vorskla 0 - 1 Arsenal 

After a few early chances Vorskla, Arsenal have taken control of the game now. They're patiently building up to an attack, Smith-Rowe cuts it back to Ramsey in Vorskla's box and he goes down. Penalty to Arsenal.

Michael Jones29 November 2018 18:22

27 mins: Vorskla 0 - 2 Arsenal - Ramsey

Ramsey won the penalty. Ramsey scores the penalty. He places the ball into the bottom right corner and Shust didn't even react. Arsenal ahve doubled their lead. 

Michael Jones29 November 2018 18:23

30 mins: Vorskla 0 - 2 Arsenal

Skliar gets booked for a strong challenge on Smith-Rowe and Vorskla need to regain their composure after the penalty went against them. 

Michael Jones29 November 2018 18:26

33 mins: Vorskla 0 - 2 Arsenal

Sharpar this time gets booked as Willock's heel clips him as he ran past. It's a little unlucky for the central mid-fielder. The ball comes over the top from Smith-Rowe and Nketiah gets a shot away putting it wide of the near post. 

Michael Jones29 November 2018 18:30

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