The Europa league is back after the exciting finish to the Champion league semifinals. With an all English final in the champions league for the first time since 2008, England seems to be the dominant force once again in Europe. This might be made even clearer when both semifinals are played in the Europa league. The English teams are poised and in a superb position to keep the tie where they want it to be. However, like we saw yesterday and the previous day, there is nothing that a little motivation cannot achieve in the grand scheme of things.
Valencia
Valencia would certainly not be happy with the way things have turned out in their tie so far. A tie to the Emirates stadium did not go as planned and Valencia was left licking their wounds. They would thus be looking to make sure that they change the mood of the game as early as possible. One thing which would surely give them confidence moving forward would be the fact that Arsenal does not have a good away record. In other words, this means that Valencia has a stronger chance of winning this game against the Gunners. They would be hoping it turns out this way at the end of the day.
Arsenal
Arsenal’s season has imploded right in their very face. They have lost out in the race for the top four after their draw against Brighton and their last hope this season would be qualification through the Europa League. It’s ShowTime for most of these Arsenal players and they would want to make it count. Playing away from home at the Mestalla would be a bit scary considering their record away from home. However, for them to get to the finals, they would have to win despite the away games that would be played. It would be interesting to see how they cope with the pressures which they would face.
Form
The form of both teams would also come into play when both teams meet. Valencia has won just three of their last six games. The remaining matches that have been played have ended in three losses. They have won just once in the last four matches that they have played in. in the games that they lost, there were two away games to just one home showing that they are way stronger at home. This is the most important part of the season for these teams and Valencia would want to make wise use of this opportunity.
Arsenal, on the other hand, is in the worse form at the moment. they have managed to win just two games out of the last six that they have played in. the remaining matches which they have played have ended in three losses and a single draw. They have won just once in their last games showing just how bad their form has been in these last few games.
The Europa league is all but finished. Will it be an English final? or are the other teams poised to spring a surprise?
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