Uilleam 5,929 Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 31 minutes ago, Gonzo79 said: I see Arsenal's Henrikh Mkhitaryan isn't going to be there. Not the best. Maybe European finals should be played in Europe. it's outrageous, and wrong, that a final is played in a country where the safety of the players is not guaranteed. Baku is west of Ufa, hence west of the Urals, and hence, using the old boundary approximation, in Europe. Quite far south, right enough. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSocksRedTops 3,751 Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 Arsenal have apparently handed back some of their 6,000 tickets! Way to go UEFA. A major final with very few fans of the competing clubs present 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChelseaBoy 2,441 Posted May 21, 2019 Author Share Posted May 21, 2019 It is a crazy decision and It makes you wonder how much oil money has changed hands!! 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franc Ergs 1,648 Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 The competition is given very little creedence by the super rich leagues, and the possibility of a Champions league place is the real prize for them. Can you imagine Rangers handing back tickets for the final ? 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
compo 7,030 Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 (edited) yet arsenal played a group game in that country and nothing was said then I would be more worried if it came to penalties would the arsenal goalie try as he is joining Chelsea next season Edited May 29, 2019 by compo 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gribz 850 Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 A final potentially ruined by location, UEFA didnt do their homework properly. Not to mention a match where one player cant even travel. Countries with these type of issues shouldnt even be allowed to bid. This match should have 20000 of each support in the ground instead 6000 tickets were handed back. I do fancy Chelsea as they seem stronger and have Hazard who can win any game, plus Arsenals defence is worrying. They also HAVE to play Leno, go with the best team and no sentiment over Cech who is going to Chelsea next season. But if Arsenal play both Lacazette and Aubameyang then its game on especially if Ozil has a good game. I hope Emery springs a surprise like this. Leno Mustafi Koscienly Sokratis Monreal Xhaka Torriera Kolasanic Ozil Lacazette Aubameyang Come the Gooners. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott7 6,002 Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 Arsenal’s defence is better than it was but still poor. It’s ok, though. Aubameyang and Lacazette will out gun Chelsea. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill 13,717 Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 No idea who will win, very hard to call but I hope it's Arsenal. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
compo 7,030 Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 the match should have been played in the United Kingdom not some place in the back of beyond . 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill 13,717 Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 (edited) 19 minutes ago, compo said: the match should have been played in the United Kingdom not some place in the back of beyond . Don't be daft, how would that have shown how inclusive UEFA is? If we were to follow your logic people might think Azerbaijan wasn't actually in Europe? ? Edited May 29, 2019 by Bill 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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