What channel is the Europa League final on in Ireland? Kick-off time, TV coverage and more for Chelsea v Arsenal

Chelsea and Arsenal clash in the UEFA Europa League final this week.

Only eight miles separate the two club's stadiums, but the final takes place 2,500 miles away from London in Azerbaijan.

Chelsea come into the game as favourites with the bookies as they seek to win the competition for the second time in their history after their 2013 success.

Here's everything you need to know about the clash:

Where and when is it?

The match takes place at Baku Olympic Stadium in Azerbaijan on Wednesday, May 29.

A general view of the Olympic Stadium in Baku, Azerbaijan (PA)

What channel is it on?

Both Virgin Media Two and BT Sport 2 will show the clash live. Virgin's coverage gets underway at 7pm, while BT's starts at the earlier time of 6.30pm.

You can also follow all the action with The Irish Mirror's live blog.

What time is kick-off?

It will get underway at 8pm.

Quotes corner

Chelsea's Eden Hazard: “I just want to win the trophy that is it. It does not matter in the game if I score or I do not score. If it is my last game I hope to bring the trophy.

“I don’t know when something happens. At the moment nothing happen. So I can say nothing.”

(Getty Images)

Arsenal's Petr Cech: “I just want to win the trophy that is it. It does not matter in the game if I score or I do not score. If it is my last game I hope to bring the trophy.

“I don’t know when something happens. At the moment nothing happen. So I can say nothing.”

(PA)

Betting odds

Chelsea win: 7/5

Arsenal win: 2/1

Draw: 12/5

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