Chelsea boss Guus Hiddink rates the FA Cup on par with the Champions League.

The Dutchman said: "I didn't rest Nicolas Anelka in the last round at Coventry because we had a Champions League match in Turin three days later - it was because he was injured.

"I wasn't saving him for Juventus because the Champions League is not our only priority.

"The FA Cup is very important - it is recognised as that worldwide.

"When I was working outside England people didn't just talk about the Premier League, it was the FA Cup, too.

"That's how important it is and it is very important for us as well."

Hiddink also underlined how much the FA Cup Final is in his thoughts by adding: "Success for this club is when you are in the month of May."