Chelsea become first side to win a European trophy without losing since Manchester United won 2008 Champions League

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Chelsea become first side to win a European trophy without losing since Manchester United won 2008 Champions League
Chelseaended their season by winning the Europa League with a comfortable 4-1 victory over Arsenal in Baku and matched an impressive feat in the process.Wednesday’s win meant the Blues became the first team to earn a major European title without losing any of their games (W12 D3) since Manchester United won the Champions League in the 2007/08 season, beating Chelsea on penalties in Moscow.Cesar Azpilicueta lifts the Europa LeagueGetty Images - Getty2
Cesar Azpilicueta lifts the Europa League
The Blues won their first five matches in the Europa League, beating PAOK, MOL Vidi and BATE Borisov, before they drew 2-2 with MOL in December.They were then held in both legs of their semi-final clash with Bundesliga side Eintracht Frankfurt 1-1, before winning 4-3 on penalties to reach the final against Arsenal.There, after a drab first half showing from both sides, Chelsea produced a rampant second-half display to blow away Unai Emerys side.Goals from Olivier Giroud, Pedro and an Eden Hazard double, in what looks set to be his final match for the club, helped Chelsea win the competition for the second time following their 2013 triumph. Meanwhile, Maurizio Sarri believes he deserves to stay with Chelsea after winning the first trophy of his managerial career.There has been plenty of speculation over his Chelsea future in recent months and the 60-year-old is being tipped to succeeddeparting manager Massimiliano Allegriat Juventus next term.United lift the Champions League in 2008getty2
United lift the Champions League in 2008
However, after victory in Baku, Sarri, who took charge last July, feels he should be allowed to continue his role at Stamford Bridge.I need to talk to the club and make sure I know what I can do for Chelsea and what Chelsea can do for me, he said.I love the Premier League and Im lucky Im at Chelsea but at the end of each season you have to sit down and talk.In my opinion, I deserve to stay at Chelsea but my opinion is not enough.
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