Chelsea's Italian midfielder Jorginho leaves the pitch after a training session at the Baku Olympic Stadium in Baku on May 28, 2019 on the eve of the UEFA Europa League final football match between Chelsea and Arsenal. (Photo by Yuri KADOBNOV / AFP) (Photo credit should read YURI KADOBNOV/AFP/Getty Images)
Incredible. Four English teams competing for the two big European trophies. An unprecedented takeover of the major competitions, a moment of historic national supremacy. “It’s wonderful for English football,” claimed Glenn Hoddle. “Let’s celebrate this season.
Seriously, Glenn? Who’s celebrating? It couldn’t have worked out worse.
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