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Bullish Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino admits he 'needed' their last-gasp FA Cup win over Leeds and claims his side proved they are 'brave' despite what critics are saying

Mauricio Pochettino said he 'needed' this FA Cup win delivered by Conor Gallagher, adding that Chelsea proved they are 'brave' despite what Gary Neville and Co may say.

Gallagher's 90th-minute winner kept them in the competition which could yet save this season – and potentially Pochettino his job – as it would also guarantee European football next campaign.

They will face Championship outfit Leicester in the quarter-finals and returning to the topic of the 'bottlejobs' jibe, Pochettino said: 'It is not fair to use this type of word for a team that is so brave.