FA CUP: Only a more motivated Chelsea will win Arsenal –Conte

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has said it will be difficult for his side to beat Arsenal in the English FA Cup final on May 27 if they don’t prepare the right way.

The Italian gaffer, who lifted the Premier League title on Sunday after Chelsea thrashed Sunderland 5-1 at Stamford Bridge, claims Arsenal is favourite for the Cup as they have failed to clinch a Champions League spot.

Despite the Gunners’ 3-1 win over Everton on the final day, they finished on 5th as Liverpool and Manchester City won their matches to finish fourth and third respectively.

And Conte believes the Arsene Wenger’s men will be very motivated to end their season on a high after failing to finish on top four.

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“If you ask me who is the favourite now, it’s Arsenal,” Conte told reporters on Sunday.

“They have this chance to find a good season, to have a successful season.

“Arsenal missed out on the Champions League and we must prepare in the right way. I’m not talking about tactically – I’m talking about motivation.

“The right fire in our soul and heart. If we have more than Arsenal then we’ll have the possibility to win.”

The FA Cup final holds at Wembley on May 27, and as Chelsea will be gunning for a domestic double, Arsenal will hope to lift their only title this season.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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