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Willian: This Chelsea star was crucial to our victory at Manchester City
WILLIAN has praised on Diego Costa after Chelsea beat Manchester City 3-1 at the Etihad.
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Chelsea got off to a bad start at the Etihad, with Gary Cahill’s own goal putting Manchester City ahead.
But second-half strikes from Willian, Costa and Hazard secured Chelsea’s eighth win in a row.
Willian has heaped praise on Diego Costa after Chelsea's win at Manchester City
Playing with him [Diego Costa] is great
And Willian admitted Costa was key in the victory.
Willian said: "Diego Costa laid on a great pass for my goal.
"Playing with him is great."
Chelsea star Willian dedicated his goal to the Chapecoense plane crash victims.
Willian celebrated his goal against City by dedicating the strike to the Chapecoense plane crash victims.
"To do this for the people in Brazil is great,” he added.
"I wanted to dedicate my goal to the victims and their families. They have to stay strong."
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