Willian makes promise to Chelsea fans ahead of Stamford Bridge return

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Willian has promised not to celebrate if he scores for Fulham against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Friday night.

“I was on the bench when I was with Arsenal there, so tomorrow will be my first game back after two years,” Willian told Fulhamfc.com.

“It’s a special game. Against Chelsea, one of the biggest clubs in the world, it’s always special when you play against this kind of team.

“And also for me, it will be a very special game because I used to play for them, for seven years, so I have a big respect for them, and the people who work for the club as well.

“It will be a good one for me. Good memories I have there, I spent a lot of years playing at the Bridge, and tomorrow will be a very special night for me.

“Because of that, I didn’t celebrate when I scored against them [at Craven Cottage], and if I score again tomorrow it will be the same. I will not celebrate because I have a big respect for all of them.”