Ian Wright believes that the FA Cup final will be a showcase of ‘pure quality’, with Liverpool to take on Chelsea at Wembley on May 14.
After Liverpool beat Manchester City 3-2 to reach the final, Chelsea dispatched of Palace with a 2-0 victory in the other semi-final.
Wright feels that the final will allow both teams to express their talent, with the two sides both knowledgeable regarding the importance of taking their chances.
Ian Wright is anticipating a hugely entertaining FA Cup final between Chelsea and Liverpool
Liverpool will take on Chelsea in the FA Cup final and could still win the quadruple this season
Ian Wright is anticipating a hugely entertaining encounter in this season’s FA Cup final
Speaking on ITV, Wright said: ‘What’s going to be good about the final is there will be pure quality on both sides. They will recognise the chances that you have to take. Against that calibre of team you cannot miss chances.’
Liverpool have already won the Carabao Cup this season and still have a chance of winning the quadruple. Wright feels that at present they seem unstoppable.
Wright said: ‘We’re still talking about what Liverpool are capable of winning. They can do whatever they want this team. It’s an unbelievable football team.’
Former Manchester United midfielder Roy Keane believes that the greatness of managers Jurgen Klopp and Thomas Tuchel will play a key part in determining the outcome of the game.
Roy Keane believes the greatness of Jurgen Klopp (L) and Thomas Tuchel (R) will be important
Roy Keane stressed that it will take ‘some effort’ for Chelsea to get the better of Liverpool
With Liverpool involved in the Premier League title race and still active in the Champions League, Klopp will have to be judicious with regards to how he rotates his team.
Keane feels that overall Liverpool’s quality could shine through when they face Chelsea.
Keane: ‘This is where the greatness of these managers will come in, picking the right player at the right time.’
Keane: ‘If any team’s going to beat Liverpool it will be some effort. They will take some stopping. Chelsea aren’t as sharp as Liverpool.’
Ex-Chelsea player Joe Cole conceded that the Blues ‘aren’t in the same bracket’ as Liverpool
Ex-Chelsea player Joe Cole conceded that the Blues ‘aren’t in the same bracket’ as Liverpool but he stressed that on his day Tuchel is capable of getting the better of Klopp. Cole feels that the game will be ‘mouthwatering’.
Cole said: ‘Chelsea aren’t in the same bracket as City or Liverpool but on his day Tuchel is as good a manager as Klopp. Whenever you see Chelsea, Liverpool or City watching the game it’s mouthwatering.’
The FA Cup represents the final opportunity for Chelsea to win silverware this season and Cole that they have to win the trophy.
He said: ‘Chelsea set their stall out, they have to win trophies, that’s where the club is. The only opportunity is the FA Cup. Granted it’s against a great Liverpool team, but that’s a must for Chelsea.’
Liverpool took the lead in their semi-final against City, with Ibrahima Konate scoring before Sadio Mane hit a brace to make it 3-0 before half-time.
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Chelsea will be out for revenge after losing to Liverpool on penalties in the Carabao Cup final
Although City responded with goals from Jack Grealish and Bernardo Silva, Liverpool still managed to prevail.
Chelsea, meanwhile, had to wait until the second half to break the deadlock against Palace but eventually won 2-0 as Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Mason Mount scored
The final represents a chance for Chelsea to exact revenge on Liverpool after losing on penalties in the Carabao Cup final earlier this season.
In that fixture the game finished 0-0 on extra-time, with Liverpool winning 11-10 on penalties.
Chelsea had brought on goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga specifically for the shoot-out but he failed to save any penalties and ended up missing from the spot himself.