⚽ [POLL] Liverpool vs Chelsea == the English FA Cup Final today 14th May 2022

[JollyGood]

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FA Cup Final
Saturday 14th May 2022

Liverpool vs Chelsea

FA CUP
Semi-Finals

Saturday 16th April
Manchester City vs Liverpool

Sunday 17th April
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace

This thread has been updated to cover the 2021/22 season to discuss all things related to the English FA CUP

 

 

[JollyGood]

edited and updated

SIXTH ROUND games taking place today 21st March 2021 - the winners go through to the semi-finals:

Chelsea vs Sheffield United

Leicester City vs Manchester United


Here are my opinions on how the games will play out 

Chelsea 3-1 Sheffield United
Leicester City 1-2 Manchester United

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RESULT: Chelsea 2-0 Sheffield United
RESULT: Leicester City 3-1 Manchester United


Chelsea play Manchester City in the first semi-final
Leicester City play Southampton in the second final

[DeathAngel]

Man City clear favourites, they’re the form team in Europe right now. Would love to see Leicester or S’ton win it though, it’s possible but unlikely. Man City look unstoppable this season.

[JollyGood]

Yes Manchester City are favourites but I think there is another dynamic to think about.

Either Leicester or Southampton will play the final against either Chelsea or Manchester City and as underdogs they will not feel the pressure as much as the other team.

In FA Cup finals I always root for the underdog and right now I hope Southampton get to win the FA Cup 2021  

Man City clear favourites, they’re the form team in Europe right now. Would love to see Leicester or S’ton win it though, it’s possible but unlikely. Man City look unstoppable this season.

[JollyGood]

Tuchel has turned things around for Chelsea. Full credit to him because Lampard lost the dressing room but Tuchel has won the players over, they believe in his footballing philosophy.

He is playing with the same team that Lampard had but has transformed them in to serious contenders for a top 4 Premier League finish. They are in the FA Cup semi-final and in the quarter-finals of the European Champions League. Chelsea still have a lot to play for thanks to the arrival of Tuchel as their manager.

And the blues prove they are becoming a formidable team.

Tuchel said he wants to build a team other teams will be scared of playing.

That sub was superb.
I am loving this man more daily.
I hope when he starts to have a little winning issue, they let him be.
Chelsea needs a long-term coach and I believe Tuchel is the man.

[JollyGood]

Chelsea 1-0 Manchester City

Chelsea are in the FA Cup final after beating Manchester City 1-0. They play the winners of the other semi-final taking place tomorrow: Leicester City vs Southampton

[Lorokan]

Chelsea 1-0 Manchester City

Chelsea are in the FA Cup final after beating Manchester City 1-0. They play the winners of the other semi-final taking place tomorrow: Leicester City vs Southampton

It was a deserved victory for Tuchel side who dominated proceedings from the very first minute till the end in what was a shambolic performance by Manchester city players who looked out of sorts and weary. Ziyech goal was enough to seal the tie after 2 offside calls had Chelsea goal chucked off. I think Leicester will oust Southampton tomorrow. A Chelsea vs Leicester city final is on the cards.

[Nadziratel]

Chelsea 1-0 Manchester City

Chelsea are in the FA Cup final after beating Manchester City 1-0. They play the winners of the other semi-final taking place tomorrow: Leicester City vs Southampton

It was a surprising result for me. Even though Chelsea is a top team, I was predicting that Manchester City would be the better team and they would win this game.

[MAAManda]

Chelsea Win 1 - 0 From Southampton, But somehow I firmly believe that it is Southampton or Leicester City who will win the FA Cup. Especially for Leicester City who always plays at full strength in important matches.

Even so, Chelsea only lost Charly Musonda, who is not a regular player.

All three teams have a chance to win, but I believe the percentage is as follows:

Leicester City: 40%

Southampton: 30%

Chelsea : 30%

[JollyGood]

Semi-Final #2:


Leicester City vs Southampton

The winner of the semi-final today will play in the final against Chelsea.

I think Southampton will pull a surprise victory here and make it to Wembley when most people would be expecting Leicester City to win the game comfortably. It is the FA Cup after all and it is known for having a few upsets every season  

[Onuohakk]

The second half was full of energy from Chelsea guys. Good physically and tactically. I commend Tuchel and the players. They showed zealousness, mentally balanced. Midfield, defense, keeper all did fantastically well.

Very impressive and I only see Chelsea going to greater heights.
Chelsea is now a main threat for the Champions League.
Bravo Chelsea the blues.

[ILuckyGuyI]

The second half was full of energy from Chelsea guys. Good physically and tactically. I commend Tuchel and the players. They showed zealousness, mentally balanced. Midfield, defense, keeper all did fantastically well.

Very impressive and I only see Chelsea going to greater heights.
Chelsea is now a main threat for the Champions League.
Bravo Chelsea the blues.

Yeah, they really did a good job against City in this huge game. Although City rotated the squad a little, they had many main players playing in this game. Fa Cup is a very important and a prominent tournament for the English clubs. I've no doubt that Chelsea are very content with this result.

[JollyGood]

It was the second semi-final yesterday. Leicester City beat Southampton 1-0

Leicester City will play Chelsea in the FA Cup final on 15th May 2021

[JollyGood]

FA CUP FINAL:


Chelsea vs Leicester City

The game takes place today. Chelsea go in to game as favourites but it is the final and anything could happen.

This will be a tough game because both teams have done very well in the race to end with a 3rd and 4th place Premier League finish which will guarantee them Champions League football and both want to win silverware.

[Slow death]

The game takes place today. Chelsea go in to game as favourites but it is the final and anything could happen.

this will be a very important game for Leicester and i believe that the leicester team will enter this game very determined to win, it will probably be strengthened in defense and attack, because chelsea's style of play is a type of game that puts a lot of pressure on the opponent , but the problem is that many goals miss. if every chelsea attack resulted in goals, chelsea would win every game with many goals. for me I bet on BTTS, I think that the game will not end without the two teams scoring goals

[Juggy777]

The game takes place today. Chelsea go in to game as favourites but it is the final and anything could happen.

this will be a very important game for Leicester and i believe that the leicester team will enter this game very determined to win, it will probably be strengthened in defense and attack, because chelsea's style of play is a type of game that puts a lot of pressure on the opponent , but the problem is that many goals miss. if every chelsea attack resulted in goals, chelsea would win every game with many goals. for me I bet on BTTS, I think that the game will not end without the two teams scoring goals

@JollyGood there’s no doubt that Chelsea is the favourites to win this cup, but they’re shy when it comes to scoring goals and that factor could hurt them.

Also it’s pertinent to note that Leicester have made it to 4 FA cup finals but yet haven’t won the cup, hence this is an excellent chance for them to win it.

[Rruchi man]

Senior man kelechi Ihenacho has been on top form, and i highly expect him to be on the score sheet against Chelsea in the this finals. I predict the game to go 2:1 in favour of Leicester. They are my favourites for today's final.

[bitzizzix]

Although in the end there were no chances that resulted in goals and related to match statistics, Chelsea excelled in possession by 55 percent.

Likewise in terms of opportunities, Thomas Tuchel's foster children have more opportunities, namely 8 trials.

this time the second half of the match was in progress, and the pattern of the game played by both of them chose to play it safe and relaxed, and only waited for the time to let their guard down to counterattack.

[Rruchi man]

Congratulations to Leicester city and all those supporters of the club who tipped them to win this FA Cup (including myself). Although it didn't go as exactly as predicted, I knew this game goes down to who wants the win more, and for me i didn't just see Chelsea as the more hungry side to win this.

[BIT-BENDER]

A very big congratulations shout out to Leicester city, they have just won a major trophy, I don't know how there history is with trophies, but I know in recent football era their trophy cabinet hasn't be shining, I would not say they deserved it More than Chelsea, because both their journey to the Finals were tougher than steel.
It's such a pity your tuchel and his boys I think amongst the two final they are in this would have to them been the simplest/easiest, they can just watch back the games and know what to do in their forth coming UEFA champions league final.