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Sports News of Thursday, 11 April 2019

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LIVE UPDATES: Arsenal vs Napoli (Europa League)

Arsenal host Serie A's second-placed side Napoli Arsenal host Serie A's second-placed side Napoli

Hello and good evening once again. It’s another European football night and true to our promise we bring you live text commentary of a game which can easily pass for a Champions League game.

Indeed only a few years ago, 2014 to be exact these same sides met in the Champions League. Tonight, however, they clash in the less glamorous Europa League with the first leg set for the Emirates Stadium.

It wasn't the draw that Arsenal wanted, but will they have enough to overcome Serie A high-flyers Napoli?

This should be an intriguing tie.

Yes, things could have been easier on paper for Arsenal, who might look a little enviously at Chelsea's route to the final.

Not only do the Gunners face Napoli now but then they meet either Villarreal or Valencia in the next round.

Still, they should be battle-hardened if they do reach the final on May 29 at least.

Elsewhere, Chelsea are in the Czech Republic, ready to take on Slavia Prague in the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final.

The draw has been kind to Maurizio Sarri's men and he'll be hoping for a strong away showing so that next Thursday's return leg is a mere formality.

Both games kick off at 7pm GMT. Stay with us for all the updates.