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Chelsea star Willian sends huge FA Cup warning to Arsenal
CHELSEA striker Diego Costa is fired up to face Arsenal in the FA Cup, Willian has warned.
Diego Costa is raring to go for the FA Cup final, says Willian
Chelsea take on Arsenal in the FA Cup final on Saturday at Wembley (5.30pm).
The Gunners need a win to take the edge off their poor season in which they failed to qualify for the Champions League.
While the Blues are equally keen to clinch a domestic double having already won the Premier League in Antonio Conte’s first season in charge.
And Willian has told the Gunners to be wary of Diego Costa who particularly fired up for the occasion.
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“Everyone likes to play in games like Saturday, but Diego really enjoys the big games,” Willian told the London Evening Standard.
“The big stage at Wembley… the atmosphere will be amazing.
“He loves the big occasions, he likes playing against Arsenal. He is a striker, he wants to score, he wants to make the difference.
Diego Costa loves the big occasions, he likes playing against Arsenal
“I hope he scores again on Saturday.He has been talking about this game, but all of us have.
“Everyone wants to play this match. We know what we have to do. We have to enjoy and play with responsibility.”
Diego Costa has been prolific for Chelsea this season, scoring 20 Premier League goals and providing eight assists in 35 appearances.
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