Liverpool will clash with their local rivals,Everton in the first semi final match of this season's FA Cup that will be played at the Wembley Stadium on Saturday. The Reds have already won the first silverware of the English season by beating Cardiff City in the final of the Carling Cup in February. Liverpool have only won three League games in 2012, but they've been a terrific form in Cup competitions and by the time the Dalglish led team file out against their Merseyside rivals, they will try and repeat their League success. The Reds will be without their first two goal keepers who are unavailable due to suspension. Steven Gerrard and Luis Suarez will be expected to form a good partnership.
On the other hand, Everton have warmed up for this game with a 4-0 victory over Sunderland in the Premier League. Victor Anichebe is the club's top scorer with 6 goals to his name. The Nigerian might be used as a substitute, while Saha and Jelavic will lead the Everton attack. Everton have been beaten twice in the League by Liverpool. The last meeing between these two sides ended 3-0 at Anfield.
Our prediction: Liverool 1-3 Everton
Spurs V Chelsea
Tottenham and Chelsea will rekindle their London rivalry when they meet on Sunday afternoon. Chelsea's request to play on Saturday has been turned down by the English FA that granted Liverpool's request not to play on April 15th due to the Hillsbrough disaster remembrance day. Chelsea will meet Barcelona two days later and Roberto di Matteo will have to prioritize between the Champions League fixture and the FA Cup title.
The last clash between these two London clubs ended in a goalless draw at the Stamford Bridge and Gareth Bale has echoed their scintillating performance in that game. The Welsh man went ahead to boast that his team was better than the Blues. Chelsea can't afford to lose this game because of their current League position. If Everton should win the FA Cup and Chelsea can't finish above their present 6th position, then they won't even compete in the Europa League next season. Liverpool have erased the 7th spot by winning the Carling Cup and Everton can make the 6th position irrelevant if they can play the final against Tottenham.
Our prediction: Chelsea 2-1 Tottenham
On the other hand, Everton have warmed up for this game with a 4-0 victory over Sunderland in the Premier League. Victor Anichebe is the club's top scorer with 6 goals to his name. The Nigerian might be used as a substitute, while Saha and Jelavic will lead the Everton attack. Everton have been beaten twice in the League by Liverpool. The last meeing between these two sides ended 3-0 at Anfield.
Our prediction: Liverool 1-3 Everton
Spurs V Chelsea
Tottenham and Chelsea will rekindle their London rivalry when they meet on Sunday afternoon. Chelsea's request to play on Saturday has been turned down by the English FA that granted Liverpool's request not to play on April 15th due to the Hillsbrough disaster remembrance day. Chelsea will meet Barcelona two days later and Roberto di Matteo will have to prioritize between the Champions League fixture and the FA Cup title.
The last clash between these two London clubs ended in a goalless draw at the Stamford Bridge and Gareth Bale has echoed their scintillating performance in that game. The Welsh man went ahead to boast that his team was better than the Blues. Chelsea can't afford to lose this game because of their current League position. If Everton should win the FA Cup and Chelsea can't finish above their present 6th position, then they won't even compete in the Europa League next season. Liverpool have erased the 7th spot by winning the Carling Cup and Everton can make the 6th position irrelevant if they can play the final against Tottenham.
Our prediction: Chelsea 2-1 Tottenham
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