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Ian Doyle

Liverpool opponents in FA Cup final confirmed as fixture set to change again

Liverpool face a Wembley rematch against Chelsea in next month's FA Cup final as they look to secure their second major trophy of the season.

Thomas Tuchel's side booked their place in the showpiece by beating Premier League rivals Crystal Palace 2-0 in their semi-final on Sunday afternoon after the Reds had beaten Manchester City in a 3-2 thriller the previous day.

Liverpool and Chelsea had in the League Cup final in February, with Jurgen Klopp's men winning an epic penalty shoot-out 11-10 after an enthralling goalless draw. The two sides drew 1-1 at Anfield and 2-2 at Stamford Bridge in this season's Premier League meetings.

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It will be the Reds' 15th FA Cup final appearance - only Chelsea (16), Manchester United (20) and Arsenal (21) have more - and their first since losing to Chelsea 2-1 a decade ago.

Liverpool have beaten the Londoners only four times in 11 previous meetings in the competition, and lost 2-0 in the fifth round at Stamford Bridge in their most recent clash in March 2020.

The final will take place on Saturday, May 14 at a kick-off time yet to be determined. The game will be shown live by both BBC and ITV - the first time there will be a simulcast on the two main terrestrial channels since 1988 when Liverpool were beaten 1-0 by Wimbledon.

Liverpool's Cup final appearance means their Premier League clash at Southampton, which had already been moved to Sunday, May 15, will now have to again be rearranged.

And the Reds' progress in the Champions League means the only available dates are the following Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday before the final league game of the season at home to Wolverhampton Wanderers on Sunday, May 22.

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