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Adam Newson

Why Liverpool are the 'underdogs' in FA Cup final vs Chelsea as Thomas Tuchel plays the bad guy

Thomas Tuchel says Chelsea will happily play the role of 'bad guys' in the FA Cup final against Liverpool and understands why Man City head coach Pep Guardiola has claimed the whole of the United Kingdom supports Jurgen Klopp's side.

Chelsea will be bidding to win their third trophy of the campaign when they walk out at Wembley tomorrow evening. The UEFA Super Cup has been claimed and the FIFA World Club Cup won, but Tuchel hasn't been able to get his hands on domestic silverware during his 18 months at Stamford Bridge.

Liverpool stopped him from doing so in February when they overcame the Blues on penalties to win the Carabao Cup. And Klopp's side will be hoping to inflict a third successful FA Cup final defeat on Chelsea, who were beaten in the showpiece game of the world's oldest club competition by Arsenal in 2020 and Leicester City last term.

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