Arsenal, Chelsea, AC Milan set to consolidate positions in Europa League

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High-riding Arsenal, Chelsea and AC Milan go into today’s Europa League matches knowing that victory would put them into the knock out phase of the competition. The league continues today with unbeatable live matches from the Europa League season as Chelsea head into their Europa League fixture with BATE Borisov and Arsenal hosting Sporting CP, while Real Betis face a tough test with AC Milan for the qualification to the knockout stages.

StarTimes Nigeria has assured subscribers it would broadcast the matches and other thrilling sporting actions on its ST World Football Channels 244 and 254 and ST Sport Premium channel 246.

Chelsea Coach, Maurizio Sarri is expected to make a number of changes to his side when Chelsea face BATE having faced Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.

Chelsea enjoyed 69 per cent of the possession when these teams met in London, Ruben Loftus-Cheek hit the headlines with a well-taken hat-trick in a one-sided Europa League clash at Stamford Bridge that ended 3-1 in favour of Chelsea.

However, BATE have scored in their last eight home matches in all competitions and could well register another consolation goal at Borisov Arena.

More action awaits football lovers as Arsenal host Sporting CP at 9.00 p.m. African time on ST World Football.
With maximum points from their opening three fixtures in UEFA Europa League Group E, Arsenal already have the round of 32 firmly in their sights as they seek to complete the double over the second-placed side in the section, Sporting CP.

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