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Jacob Murtagh

Michael Owen makes Valenica vs Arsenal prediction plus Chelsea vs Frankfurt

Michael Owen is predicting a bleak night for Arsenal as they bid to reach the Europa League final.

The Gunners take a 3-1 lead into their semi-final, second-leg clash against Valencia after Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's late strike at the Emirates gave them breathing space.

However, the Gunners have a dreadful record on the road and former Liverpool and Real Madrid star Owen believes it could prove the difference in spain.

He told Betvictor : " Arsenal have progressed from all 27 European ties in which they have held a two-goal lead from the 1st leg, but I fear for the Gunners in the Mestalla and believe that the away goal score by Valencia at the Emirates may prove crucial.

Michael Owen has given his verdict on Thursday night's ties (Getty Images)

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"The Gunners have lost their last four away games in European competition in Spain and the hosts are a formidable outfit on home soil – although they did lose their 20-game unbeaten home record to Eibar in their last home game.

"Gunners boss Unai Emery has a proud record in the competition winning his last 18 Europa League ties, but Arsenal remain vulnerable defensively and I think the hosts will do enough to reach Baku in front of their fanatical home supporters."

Chelsea have already qualified for next season's Champions League but they will be hoping to end the season with some silverware.

Arsenal take a 3-1 lead to Spain (Action Images via Reuters)

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Maurizio Sarri's men take on Eintracht Frankfurt with the tie finely poised after last week's 1-1 draw in Germany.

Owen added: "The Blues have never lost a home game against German opposition in European competition (D2 W7) although it is significant that Frankfurt have scored in all six of their away games in the competition so far this season.

"They may well find the back of the net again at the Bridge, but I feel it will be Chelsea who make the Final in Azerbaijan later in the month."

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