Chelsea vs Liverpool: All roads lead to Wembley on Sunday as Chelsea faces Liverpool in the EFL Cup final, hoping to lift their 2nd title of the season.
Match Details:
Teams: Chelsea vs Liverpool
Venue: Wembley Stadium, London
Date: Sunday 27th February, 2022
Time: 10:00 PM IST
Live Link: http://www.voot.com/
Preview
The EFL Cup final on Sunday brings two of England’s top sides in Chelsea and Liverpool, with a chance for either side to gain glory.
While Chelsea has won this competition 5 times, the Reds have done so 8 times. It’s been a while since both sides have lifted the trophy with Chelsea doing so in 2015.
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Chelsea beat Spurs 3-0 on aggregate to reach the finals while Liverpool got the better of Arsenal 2-0 to reach this stage.
Both sides have been phenomenal this season and come into this on having won their last 5 matches across competitions.
It’s now or never for a chance at silverware for either side with Chelsea having already lifted the FIFA Club World Cup this season.
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On the other hand, the Reds are in firm contention as well across competitions and would aim to enter the next month with a title to their name.
This could improve their EPL title challenge as well where they are making Manchester City huff and puff towards the crown.
Chelsea and Liverpool are 3rd and 2nd in the Premier League. Hence, we can expect a quality contest with plenty of eye-catching football.
Both sides last met in the Premier League earlier in January, where Chelsea drew 2-2 at home to the Reds.
We will have a new winner this season after defending champions, Manchester City were knocked out earlier in the competition by West Ham.
Form Guide
Chelsea: WWWWW
Liverpool: WWWWW
Also read: EFL final Result: Manchester City beat Tottenham Hotspur 1-0, clinch EFL Cup
Last Matches of both teams:
Chelsea 2-0 Lille
Liverpool 6-0 Leeds
Where to watch the live streaming and broadcast of Chelsea vs Liverpool in India?
The match can be live streamed on the Voot Select App, Jio TV; while the broadcast will be available on MTV India Channel.
It’s #CarabaoCupFinal day!
Let’s go, Chelsea! 👊 pic.twitter.com/2dDyluDYMD
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) February 27, 2022
Team News
Chilwell is the sole absentee for the Blues due to cruciate ligament injury.
Firmino is an absentee for the Reds due to a groin strain while Jota’s ankle injury makes him a doubt as well.
Chelsea possible 11:
Kepa, Christensen, Silva, Rüdiger, Azpilicueta, Jorginho, Kanté, Alonso, Mount, Pulisic and Havertz
One year ago today, Thomas Tuchel arrived at Chelsea, who were sat ninth in the league. Since then:
🏆 Champions League
🏆 UEFA Super Cup
🏆 2021 FIFA Best Men’s Coach
⏳ 2021-22 EFL Cup finalist pic.twitter.com/P8N0CBrtfO— B/R Football (@brfootball) January 26, 2022
Liverpool possible 11:
Kelleher, Robertson, van Dijk, Matip, Alexander-Arnold, Thiago, Fabinho, Henderson, Salah, Mané and Diaz
Prediction: Chelsea 2-2 Liverpool (Liverpool to win on penalties)
An electric atmosphere will receive both teams and we can expect a fiery contest given how either side has performed this season.
There is not much to choose from between the two sides given their exhilarating form and hence we see it going beyond 90 minutes.
Liverpool should nick this on spot-kicks.
Players to watch out for: Jorginho, Kanté, Salah and Mané.