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Goals from outside Ross Barkley and Olivier Giroud gave Chelsea a close 2-1 lead before the final Europa League match with Malmo.
The Swedes were able to score a late goal thanks to Anders Christiansen, who beat Chelsea's defense to pbad home ahead of Kepa Arrizabalaga.
Chelsea slipped to sixth in the Premier League and pulled out of the FA Cup earlier this week, which means the Europa League could be the only thing that would save Maurizio Sarri's job.
The Blues desperately needed a win to regain their self-confidence after the recent defeats against Manchester City and Manchester United, which prompted fans to question his Sarri-ball tactics.
Here's all the key info ahead of the game …
(Image: Action Pictures via Reuters)
When is the game?
The game will be played on Thursday, February 21st with a late hour kickoff of 20:00.
This follows the conclusion of Arsenal vs. BATE, which also takes place in London that night.
Where is the game?
The return leg will be played at home against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
What is it on which channel?
The match will be televised on BT Sport 2 and BT Sport subscribers will be able to follow the match live via the video player and the BT Sport app.
When is the next round?
The next round of the draw will take place on Friday 22 February.
(Image: Action Pictures via Reuters)
News from the team
Olivier Giroud should once again lead the line for Chelsea after scoring in the first leg.
Eden Hazard is fit and available, but could end up on the bench of substitutes, only to be called if it is absolutely necessary.
Ruben Loftus-Cheek (back), Davide Zappacosta (flu) and Kepa Arrizabalaga (hamstrings) raise doubts.
Betting odds
To win:
- Chelsea 2/11
- Malmo 16/1
- Draw 13/2
Odds of the first scorer:
- Olivier Giroud 7/2
- Ruben Loftus-Cheek 9/2
- Callum Hudson-Odoi 9/2
- Ross Barkley 13/2
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