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Europa League preview: Chelsea and Arsenal eyeing quarter-finals

Chelsea and Arsenal turn their attentions to the Europa League on Thursday aiming to boost their hopes of progressing to the quarter-finals.

The Blues host Dynamo Kiev in the first leg of their last-16 tie, while Arsenal head to France to take on Rennes.

Chelsea have breezed through the competition so far, easily topping Group L before defeating Malmo 5-1 on aggregate in the round of 32.

Manager Maurizio Sarri may decide to rotate his squad after mentioning fatigue had been a factor during his side’s narrow 2-1 league victory at Fulham over the weekend.