Chelsea boss Guus Hiddink was full of praise for matchwinner Didier Drogba after their 2-1 FA Cup semifinal triumph over Arsenal. The Gunners took the lead through Theo Walcott but goals from Florent Malouda and Didier Drogba were enough to send the West London club into the FA Cup final.

Hiddink smiled: said: "He is proving already he is so dangerous, very strong and physically fit.

"We respect each other very much but also challenge each other without thinking this is a big name."

He went on: "It means a lot to the team and also a lot to me.

"To come in February you have your small dreams and one of those can be an FA Cup final.

"I think we deserved (the win) for the way we played after the sloppy period in the first half.

"The second half we were dominant and it was a matter of time before we scored."