Any dreams of Champions League glory may have disappeared at the Camp Nou, but a stoic, rather than spectacular display, against Leicester City, ensured our dreams of winning the 2018 FA Cup are very much alive.
Following the hard-fought for win, at the King Power Stadium, we took the opportunity to cobble together some fascinating facts.
? The 2-1 win, after extra-time, continued Chelsea`s recent good record in the competition, in the last 7 seasons we`ve reached the semi-finals on 4 occasions. Hopefully, we can go one better this year after losing to Arsenal in the final last season.
? Since taking over the managerial role at Chelsea, Antonio Conte has presided over 10 FA Cup ties winning 9, the only defeat coming in the final last season, against Arsenal.
? Alvaro Morata, making a surprise start, scored his first goal in 14 appearances for Chelsea. That run was the Spaniard`s longest run without a goal since joining the club.
? Pedro appears to be the man for the FA Cup, the Spaniard has been involved in 8 goals in his last 10 FA Cup ties, scoring 6 goals and providing 2 assists.
? Willian may not have been his usual effervescent self but the Brazilian still provided a valuable assist extending his tally to 10 goals in his last 10 FA Cup appearances, 6 goals and 4 assists.
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