Diego Costa kicked out at me in the FA Cup final. I called him a nutter, but there was respect there too' Rob Holding on getting the better of the firebrand Chelsea striker at Wembley

"I knew what Costa was like, the former England U21 star tells FourFourTwo. He wanted to throw you off your game. Costa quickly attempted to do just that. At one point he jumped on the floor and pulled me down with him, and then kicked out."

"Obviously, there is the famous image of me pointing at my head saying, 'You're a nutter, you're crazy', Holding recalls. But then I just got back into my position."

In the 2017 FA Cup final, Rob Holding, a 21-year-old Arsenal defender, faced the challenge of marking Diego Costa, a top striker. Holding had joined Arsenal from Bolton Wanderers and quickly became a key player. Despite Costa's reputation for unsettling defenders, Holding held his ground, even during physical confrontations. The match ended with Arsenal defeating Chelsea 2-1, highlighted by an iconic moment where Holding pointed at Costa, showcasing his confidence and resilience throughout the game.

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