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Chelsea and Everton contest the FA Cup final in Guus Hiddink's last ...
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Chelsea and Everton contest the FA Cup final in Guus Hiddink's last game in charge of the Blues and David Moyes' first showpiece as a manager.
Hiddink will bid farewell to the travelling Stamford Bridge faithful after the encounter when he resumes full charge of Russia, who are bidding to qualify for the 2010 World Cup.
The Dutch coach has earned a place in Chelsea supporters' hearts after an impressive, yet short, tenure since taking over from Luiz Felipe Scolari in February.
Hiddink will no doubt see the clash versus their Premier League counterparts as an ideal opportunity to bow out in style as he looks to land the Blues' first piece of silverware since they won the competition in 2007.
Chelsea, under Scolari's stewardship at the time, overcame Southend United in the third round, courtesy of a replay, and then saw off Ipswich Town in the next stage.
Glory
In-between Scolari and Hiddink's tenures, they then defeated Watford before the latter took over and guided the club to successes over Coventry City and a semi-final win over London rivals Arsenal.
For Everton, their route to the home of English football began at Macclesfield before they knocked out bitter rivals Liverpool in the fourth round via a replay.
Victory over Aston Villa and Middlesbrough then followed before Moyes' men disposed of Manchester United after the match-up went to penalties.
The encounter is the club's first final since they triumphed over Manchester United 14 years ago, courtesy of a Paul Rideout strike.
It will also be a fine landmark for three-time LMA Manager of the Year Moyes, who has previously failed to reach a final or lift a trophy during his seven-year reign on Merseyside.
Team news
Hiddink will have midfielder Frank Lampard at his disposal after the England international confirmed he is fit to play following a knee complaint.
Juliano Belletti is back jogging after being sidelined by a recent virus while Brazilian defender Alex will vie with Ricardo Carvalho to start alongside captain John Terry.
Golden Boot winner Nicolas Anelka is likely to start but injured duo Joe Cole and Paulo Ferreira remain absent.
Moyes is without long-term injury victims Phil Jagielka, Mikel Arteta, Victor Anichebe and Yakubu Aiyegbeni.
Striker Louis Saha is pushing for a first-team berth while young stars Jack Rodwell and Dan Gosling are in contention to feature.
I'd like to see Everton win it tomorrow. It's not just because I'm a United fan, but I think they've deserved it. David Moyes has built a good side, and they have some very good players, some of whom deserve a chance like this to play in a final. I feel a little bit sorry for Jagielka. He’s one of those players who deserve to play in a show piece final. Unfortunately he’ll have to wait a little longer for his chance.
Inevitably though; I feel Chelsea will be too strong for the Toffees. Lampard and Anelka will be the difference, and the boys from Stamford Bridge will give Guus the best possible send off, with an FA Cup winners medal.
Yeah I agree with pretty much everything. I think Chelsea will do them 1-0 or maybe 2-0. Shame, as nobody deserves a trophy more than Moyes and his Everton side have been great again this year.
Oh my god, what a bloody goal, this is brilliant, come on Everton!
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And when there is no hope,
"I'll smoke some crack, I'll shoot some dope!"
When theres no enemies,
"I sit and stare at my T.V.
and in my ignorance,
I'll be a slave and sycophant!"
The faces on those Chelsea faces was priceless. I hope they can keep the pressure on now.
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And when there is no hope,
"I'll smoke some crack, I'll shoot some dope!"
When theres no enemies,
"I sit and stare at my T.V.
and in my ignorance,
I'll be a slave and sycophant!"
Oh how I screamed like a little girl when Saha scored in the first minute.
Game went pretty much as I expected (apart from the first 25seconds!). I won't begrudge Chelsea winning the cup, they are actually the only other big 4 team that I don't actually hate. It was nice to see Guus pick up a trophy before he left. I for one am happy he's left, as Chelsea would have been a real force with him in charge.
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