Valencia vs Arsenal: Aubameyang and Lacazette send Arsenal to the Europa League final

Arsenal won away from home courtesy of a Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang hat-trick

Unai Emery not taking anything for granted after Arsenal beat Valencia

Arsenal have won a place in the final of the Europa League after beating Valencia 4-2 in the second leg of their semi-final at the Mestalla.

Unai Emery’s men took a 3-1 advantage to Spain after their win against the La Liga side last week at the Emirates, but Valencia's early strike through Kevin Gameiro gave the hosts hope of a comeback.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang equalised after 17 minutes to restore Arsenal's two-goal aggregate advantage before Alexandre Lacazette scored their fifth of the tie, but Gameiro scored his second to make it 5-3 to Arsenal on aggregate before Aubameyang's hat-trick goal sealed it.

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Key Points

• Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scores hat-trick en route to heavy win in Spain

[9 May 2019 19:40 · Callum Rice-Coates]

[9 May 2019 19:47 · Callum Rice-Coates]

Arsenal have a good record in European knockout ties after winning the home leg. Their travelling supporters will be hopeful that Emery, who has won the Europa League three times already, can guide them to the final tonight.

[9 May 2019 19:58 · Callum Rice-Coates]

The teams are out at the Mestalla and Stamford Bridge! Just a few moments until kick off now.

[9 May 2019 20:01 · Callum Rice-Coates]

We're underway in Valencia and London.

[9 May 2019 20:04 · Callum Rice-Coates]

Valencia 0-0 Arsenal

3 minutes

The Mestalla is rocking, but Arsenal have started well, controlling possession and taking some of the sting out of a fired up Valencia team. The opening stages are key for the visitors here.

[9 May 2019 20:06 · Callum Rice-Coates]

Chelsea 0-0 Frankfurt

5 minutes

Chelsea show their first sign of attacking intent as Emerson bursts down the left flank and looks to put a cross in. He's dispossessed, though, and Frankfurt come away with the ball.

[9 May 2019 20:07 · Callum Rice-Coates]

Valencia 0-0 Arsenal

6 minutes

A crucial intervention from Koscielny stops Gameiro heading home a Gaya cross from close range. The hosts are looking a little more dangerous now after a slow start.

[9 May 2019 20:08 · Callum Rice-Coates]

Chelsea 0-0 Frankfurt

6 minutes

A chance for Frankfurt as Jovic is picked out from a corner. He guides his header down, but it's straight into the hands of Kepa.

[9 May 2019 20:09 · Callum Rice-Coates]

Valencia 0-0 Arsenal

8 minutes

Valencia attack again down the left through Gaya, and the ball finds its way out to Guedes on the edge of the Arsenal box. He hits a powerful shot which flashes just over the bar.

[9 May 2019 20:11 · Callum Rice-Coates]

Valencia 0-0 Arsenal

10 minutes

Now Rodrigo shoots from distance but it's a tame effort and trickles harmlessly towards Cech. Valencia are well on top at the moment.