LIVERPOOL head to Chelsea for a huge FA Cup fifth round clash at Stamford Bridge TONIGHT.
Jurgen Klopp wasn’t in the dugout as the Kop kids saw off League One Shrewsbury in the last round, setting up this all-Premier League tie in West London.
The first team are expected back on duty for this one as the Reds look to lift the FA Cup for the first time since 2006.
Chelsea are proving to be unpredictable under Frank Lampard but have cruised to this stage of the competition after comfortable wins over Championship sides Nottingham Forest and Hull.
What time is kick-off?
THE Reds make the journey to the capital on Tuesday, March 3.
Kick-off at the Bridge will be at 7.45pm.
This is Liverpool’s second visit this season – back in September, they saw off Chelsea 2-1 here in the Premier League thanks to goals from Trent Alexander-Arnold and Roberto Firmino.
Which TV channel and live stream can I watch it on?
FA CUP coverage is being split by the BBC and BT Sport this season.
And this clash has been chosen by the Beeb as their feature game of the fifth round.
It will be broadcast live on BBC ONE and BBC ONE HD, which is available to every UK household with a valid TV licence.
Coverage will begin at 7.30pm.
Should you want to stream instead – or watch from the beginning if you begin viewing after kick-off – then head to the BBC iPlayer.
What is the team news?
CHELSEA look set to be without Tammy Abraham once again as the striker continues to struggle with an ankle problem.
Lampard was frustrated in January that the club didn’t secure the services of another forward, with only Olivier Giroud and Michy Batshuayi now in reserve.
N’Golo Kante remains out, although Ruben Loftus-Cheek may feature after being an unused sub against Bournemouth.
Callum Hudson-Odoi and Christian Pulisic are returning from injury and are big doubts ahead the visit of Everton this weekend.
It remains to be seen how Klopp rotates his side and how many of the youngsters who got the Reds to this stage are included.
James Milner is back in contention after missing the last two games with a muscle problem, while Jordan Henderson remains out with a hamstring issue.
Match odds
- Chelsea to win – 5/4
- Draw at the Bridge – 5/2
- Liverpool to triumph – 15/8
- Both teams to score – 8/15
- Over 2.5 goals – 2/3
- Blues to qualify – 8/13
- Reds to qualify – 23/20
*All odds from Ladbrokes and correct at time of publication
