Chelsea v Arsenal | 2018/19 Europa League Final: 3 Motivations from both sides to win the game  

#3 The UEFA Champions League incentive for Arsenal

Arsenal players celebrate a goal in their final game of the season in the premier league against Burnley

Unlike their opponents in the final, Arsenal failed to finish in the top four for the third consecutive season. The Europa league winners are given automatic qualification to the UEFA Champions League the following season, so the game against Chelsea is a must win for Arsenal.

Champions League qualification is crucial for the gunners for a number of reasons. First, for a club of Arsenal stature, they should be playing in the first tier of European competition and being out of the competition for a long while is totally unacceptable.

Secondly, Champions League qualification is likely to increase funds for the club to strengthen the weak areas of the team especially defensively. The team conceded about 50 goals in the premier league this past season, the same as last season when Arsene Wenger was in charge.

Undoubtedly, the team needs reinforcements and the funds from Champions League participation will be key.