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Chelsea vs Arsenal Betting Tips: Will Giroud outshine Aubamayeng in Baku?

The second ever all-English final of the Europa League sees Chelsea face Arsenal, with both sides boasting two keys players apiece in terms of attacking threats.

Chelsea boast the competition's top scorer in Olivier Giroud, with the Frenchman netting 10 times in Europe this term, while their leading marksman in all competitions is Eden Hazard with 19 strikes.

The Gunners, for their part, have seen the partnership between Pierre-Emerick Aubamayeng and Alexandre Lacazette flourish, particularly in Europe where the duo have been responsible for each of Arsenal's last eight goals.

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It is the Gabon international forward who is the shortest-priced in bet365's anytime goalscorers market, with Aubamayeng offered at just 11/10 (2.10) to net.

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The 29-year-old has scored eight goals in the competition, six of which have come in the knockout stages, while his total of 31 goals in all competitions this term makes him the most prolific player on display in Baku.

Just behind him is Lacazette at 11/8 (2.38), with Hazard offered at 6/4 (2.50) - the same price as Gonzalo Higuain.

Giroud is available at 7/4 (2.75) to net against his former employers, and this looks like an interesting price given that he is likely to start and has been in strong form in the latter rounds of the tournament.

Pedro a potential threat

Also likely to start for Chelsea is Pedro and the former Barcelona man has chipped in with some important goals in recent rounds.

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Indeed, the 31-year-old scored in the last 16, the quarter-finals and the semi-finals and in two of those three games he was the man to break the deadlock. Pedro is offered at 3/1 (4.00) to score at anytime and at 9/1 (10.00) to score first.

Furthermore, the man from Tenerife has experience in scoring in big European games from his time in Catalonia, having netted in both the Champions League final and the UEFA Super Cup.

Tips and predictions

Giroud to score at anytime looks like the best selection from the four main options mentioned, and finding the tournament's leading scorer at the price of 7/4 (2.75) to add to his tally against his former side, is extremely tempting.

Odds correct at time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.

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