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West Ham United will play in their first European final in 47 years tonight when they face Italian side Fiorentina.

David Moyes's side defeated AZ Alkmaar 3-1 on aggregate in the semi-final. After coming into the second leg 2-1 up, a late second-half goal from Pablo Fornals ensured the Hammers' place in tonight's Europa Conference League final.

The English side come into the game off the back of a 2-1 defeat away to Leicester City in the final game of the Premier League season.

As for Fiorentina, the Italian side booked their place in the final after defeating Swiss side Basel 4-3 on aggregate

Mail Sport breaks down everything you need to know ahead of the Europa Conference League final between Fiorentina and West Ham. 

West Ham United reached their first European final in 47 years after defeating AZ Alkmaar

West Ham United reached their first European final in 47 years after defeating AZ Alkmaar

They will face Italian side Fiorentina after they defeated Basel 4-3 on aggregate in the other semi-final

They will face Italian side Fiorentina after they defeated Basel 4-3 on aggregate in the other semi-final

When is West Ham vs Fiorentina? 

The Europa Conference League final between Fiorentina and West Ham will take place tonight, with kick-off at 8pm. 

This year's final will take place at the Eden Arena in Prague. The stadium has a capacity of 19,370. It is currently home to Slavia Prague as well as the Czech Republic national team. 

The two sides have only met two before, with the Italian side winning both encounters 1-0.

Arthur Cabral is Fiorentina's top scorer this season, with 17 goals in all competitions. The forward has scored two goals in his last five games. 

Michail Antonio is West Ham's top scorer this season, with 14 goals in all competitions. The forward has scored two goals in his last five games. 

Arthur Cabral is Fiorentina's top scorer this season, with 17 goals in all competitions

Michail Antonio has scored two goals in his last five games for West Ham

Arthur Cabral (left) and Michail Antonio (right) will go head-to-head this evening

How to watch

Tonight's final between the two sides will be shown live on BT Sport 1 and BT Sport Ultimate, with coverage getting underway at 6.30pm.

Fans will also be able to watch the action on the channel's official YouTube page.

The game between the two teams will also be streamed on the BT Sport app.

Highlights will be uploaded to the official BT Sport YouTube channel after the game.

Mail Sport will also be providing live coverage of Fiorentina vs West Ham so you can keep up-to-date with all the latest developments here. 

Tonight's final between Fiorentina and West Ham will take place at the Eden Arena in Prague

Tonight's final between Fiorentina and West Ham will take place at the Eden Arena in Prague

Team news

Fiorentina are set to have a fully fit squad to choose from ahead of tonight's clash with the Hammers.

Arthur Cabral is expected to lead the line from the off for the Italian side. 

Sofyan Amrabat impressed many at the World Cup in Qatar for Morocco. The midfielder is in contention to feature tonight along with Rolando Mandragora.

Nicolas Gonzalez, Giacomo Bonaventura and Jonathan Ikone could all play behind Cabral.

As for West Ham, they are also set to have a fully fit squad to choose from for the game.

Declan Rice will once again feature at the heart of midfield in what could be his last game for the club.

Michail Antonio will lead the line, with Jarrod Bowen and Said Benrahma either side of the forward.

Alphonse Areola will continue his place in goal. The Frenchman has been Moyes' go-to keeper in the cup games this season. 

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