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'I'm sure I'll feel the emotions'

Managing a team in the FA Cup final is not something that comes around too often and for Calum McFarlane he is unsure how he’ll feel today.

The interim Chelsea boss said: “I can’t tell you exactly how I’m going to feel on the day.

“I’ll try to make it as normal as possible. I’ve taken a few games now at this level. Not a game of this magnitude.

“I’ll try and stay as level as possible. The players, the process, the way we work will be the same. I’m sure I’ll feel a lot of emotions on that day.”

Calum McFarlane’s in-laws will be cheering him on as Chelsea face Manchester City in Saturday’s FA Cup final (John Walton/PA) (PA Wire)

Calum McFarlane has chance to impress with Chelsea FA Cup final win

Chelsea interim head coach Calum McFarlane will be aiming to impress his in-laws by lifting the FA Cup at Wembley on Saturday.

The family of the stand-in boss’s partner are long-standing Blues season ticket holders and will be there to see his team take on Manchester City.

“My girlfriend’s family are massive Chelsea fans,” said McFarlane. “Her dad and uncles have been season ticket holders for 50 years. She’s a massive Chelsea fan.

“They’re very proud. It means a lot to all Chelsea fans. It’s a massive game. I hope we can put in a performance for all the fans.”