FA Cup final

Follow all the build-up to the big match as Liverpool meet Chelsea in the FA Cup final at Wembley.

‘Yeah, I think I of course want to be on the pitch, and recently with the limited times that I have had, I have been trying to make as big of an impact as I can. One of the cliches used around the cup is that it gives a chance for ‘unfashionable teams’ to capture the public imagination. In the mid-60s, Liverpool and Chelsea were the most fashionable sides in the game.” It has been a source of frustration, most of all to his father, who took to social media to complain about how his son is not used more. Follow live coverage of Chelsea vs Liverpool in the 2022 FA Cup final, below: For much of the past two decades there have been attempts to manufacture a rivalry between the clubs that goes beyond the natural levels of antagonism. A modern rivalry, steeped in FA Cup history. Chelsea will also be desperate to avoid becoming the first team in FA Cup history to lose three consecutive finals, after they were beaten by Leicester and Arsenal in 2021 and 2020 respectively. Chelsea cruised through their opening encounter, with Timo Werner, Callum Hudson-Odoi, Romelu Lukaku and Andreas Christensen all on target in the first half. It remains a possibility for Jurgen Klopp’s side, even if Manchester City are closing in on the Premier League title, but Chelsea and Thomas Tuchel will be out for revenge as they aim to win the competition for the ninth time. Kepa Arrizabalaga was the extra-time hero for Chelsea, saving Ryan Hardie’s spot-kick to sneak the Blues through without the need for a shoot-out. The Blues had no real pressure dealing with Middlesbrough, however, and progressed to the last four.

The FA Cup Final between Liverpool and Chelsea takes place tonight; here's everything you need to know about when the match will kick off and how you can ...

The FA Cup final is being played at Wembley Stadium, which is the traditional venue for the game. How to watch the FA Cup Final The FA Cup Final is finally here, after five rounds, a quarter-final and a semi-final, and the last two teams will go head to head later today.

Liverpool team news and starting line-up selections for the FA Cup final against Chelsea at Wembley.

Despite his recent lack of form in front of goal, Mohamed Salah is certain to return to the starting XI against his former club, and link up alongside Sadio Mane and Luis Diaz once again. In defence, having scored against Aston Villa last time out, Joel Matip’s experience sees him just edge out Ibrahima Konate to start alongside Virgil van Dijk in the biggest decision Klopp has to make. One of the biggest occasions in the English football calendar, and still one of the best. Down the middle, Sadio Mane is the man in form and surely Liverpool's main threat. So too is the return of Andy Robertson at left-back following a well-earned breather in midweek. The other centre-back slot, though, is intriguing.

It's also a rematch of the League Cup final at Wembley in late February, when Liverpool won 11-10 on penalties. Liverpool is still in contention for an ...

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says he has “no idea” who will line up in attack for Chelsea, the FA Cup runner-up the past two years after winning in 2018. The FA Cup Final 2022 between Chelsea vs Liverpool is going to be broadcast live on the Sony Network. It’s also a rematch of the League Cup final at Wembley in late February, when Liverpool won 11-10 on penalties.

Split Opinion: Liverpool could go with Joël Matip or Ibrahima Konaté against Chelsea for the FA Cup final. Two of our writers have their say on what they ...

This is of course a bigger game, and so Konaté should be allowed to partner Van Dijk, and save Matip for the final couple of games of the league season and then for Paris. Jürgen Klopp has been smart in knowing when to rotate Matip and letting his body recover after spending the majority of last season out through injury. This is where Konaté (valued at £27m by Transfermarkt) would come into play, with his speed one of his primary assets. But while Matip may not be the quickest, he is no slouch either, and he more than makes up for any lack of pace with excellent positioning and constant concentration. Nevertheless, if forced to name his overall strongest side, he would probably still lean towards Matip (valued at £16m by Transfermarkt). An elite progressor of the ball as well a seasoned professional at the back, he remains an underrated part of this Liverpool side, and one who is capable of making the difference against Chelsea at both ends of the pitch. Liverpool take on Chelsea in the FA Cup final today, and Jürgen Klopp has some big decisions to make.