First Duel 'The Red' with 'The Blue' in the FA Cup Final

Chelsea Liverpool counter-party has happened 9 times in the FA Cup. But for the first time, the duel will be presented at the top of the party arena.

Wembley Stadium, Saturday (05/05/2012), will be the prime witness of the final match between 'The Red' with 'The Blue' in the FA Cup. The following data and facts about the game as quoted by Eurosport.

- On three occasions Liverpool beat Everton in the FA Cup semi-final before this season, the Reds lost the final.

- Previously only three teams have ever won the English League Cup and FA Cup in the same season: Arsenal on 92/93, Liverpool on 00/01 and Chelsea at 06/07.

- Liverpool's chance to become the first team won the double twice, FA Cup and English League Cup in one season - this season Liverpool have won the English League Cup.

- Excluding a loss on penalty kicks, Chelsea are unbeaten in the FA Cup party 22. There is only one team that exceeds the rate in the FA Cup: Blackburn Rovers between October 1883 and November 1886 (23 games).

- This is a meeting to-10 Liverpool with Chelsea in the FA Cup. In the final, became the first duel of both teams.

- Of the nine meetings between Liverpool with Chelsea in the FA Cup before it, has never been a score of the series, with Chelsea edged 5-4 by Liverpool.

- There is an average of 3.8 goals from Liverpool 9 meeting with Chelsea in the FA Cup before.

- Chelsea have won five of six appearances in the FA Cup final terakkhirnya, with four of the victories were done with a clean sheet.

- From his last eight appearances in the FA Cup final, Liverpool could otherwise only one clean sheet record (2-0 against Sunderland in 1992).

- Liverpool have won four of five in the final of the FA Cup final. Last victories achieved on penalties against West Ham.

- Liverpool have won the last four meetings against Chelsea in all competitions, scoring seven goals and conceded only one.

- Excluding the Community Shield, Didier Drogba has scored in all seven appearances at Wembley Stadium.

- Luis Suarez'd always make a goal in three appearances in the FA Cup for Liverpool.

- Maxi Rodriguez faithful to make a goal for Liverpool against Chelsea in two appearances this season.

Approached Valencia, Villas-Boas Already Have Other Options

After no longer coached Chelsea, Andre Villas-Boas seems not for long. The new work is now claimed to be already in the grip.

Villas-Boas's career as Chelsea manager ended early following a string of unsatisfactory results of which are picked by the London club. Total man was not even 34 years 9 months coached Chelsea - June 22, 2011 until March 4, 2012.

Rated as one of the potential young managers, having led Porto in 2011 won the league, Portuguese Cup and Europa League title, he may be directly approached by a number of clubs.

One that caught doing such an approach is the Primera Liga club, Valencia. However, Villas-Boas seems to have had its own purpose.

"I know Valencia Villas-Boas have been contacted, but negotiations did not continue because he already has a purpose," said spokesman Riccardo Lazzari to the radio quoted the rete Sport Football Italia.

Villas-Boas latter often associated with the Serie A club AS Roma, who speculated Luis Enrique will be sacked in the summer. Responding to this possibility, the spokesman was reluctant to talk long.

"Right now I can not say what the Villas-Boas have been in contact with Roma or any other club. One thing for sure is a ahead of Valencia there," he concluded.

Focus to Liverpool, Di Matteo Not Want to Think of the Future

FA Cup is considered to increase the odds of Roberto Di Matteo Chelsea survive. But the Italian manager said there was no relationship between trophy and its future.

Di Matteo could improve impresifnya work at Chelsea if John Terry et al can take to win the FA Cup final to be held in the evening. Appointed as caretaker following the dismissal of Andre Villas-Boas, he was even 41 years could give the Blues the first trophy in two years.

If you can win the FA Cup trophy, plus the fact that Chelsea also qualified for the Champions League final, Di Matteo called Terry will have a chance dipermanenkan status as a coach. Conditions that just do not fully agreed upon by the former West Bromwich Albion's.

"It's irrelevant. I am only thinking about the game and bring the trophy home. For this reason that you worked hard all season: success at the end of the season. It demands the club and the team is trying to achieve success," said Di Matteo was quoted as saying by The Independent.

Related appearance in the FA Cup, Di Matteo has a good record while still a Chelsea player. He contributed a goal in the final that brought 'The Blue' champion in 1997 and 2000 seasons.

"As a player, you are involved with the team and you can share your emotions, feeling nervous you feel, with your team-mates. (As coach) I along with technical staff to prepare the players as well as we could, but pemainlah that go into the field," he continued the Italian passport.

Milito: We will win Derby for Interisti

Match against AC Milan could be a determinant of whether or not the Champions League Inter Milan into a big season. Realizing the game will be difficult, Diego Milito remains confident the Nerazzurri can win.

Derby Della Madoninna, Sunday (06/05/2012) local time will have a different significance for Milan and Inter. Rossoneri must win to keep chance to win the competition linked with Juventus, while Inter need maximum points in order to realize the top three and Champions League tickets.

But ahead of the derby game, Inter would be the worst since losing 1-3 over Parma yesterday midweek. While Milan's 2-0 win over Atalanta and was in high spirits after terpangkasnya distance with Juventus to just one point.

However, Milito remain convinced that the chances of winning his team is still open. For the sake of fans who continue to provide support, Argentine striker determined to give full points.

"Derby games are always so special and the game where we always had enthusiasm. We will try to win for our fans. We knew it could be a determinant Scudetto (for Milan and Juventus), but to be honest if we want to make our fans happy," said Milito on Football Italia.

Related to the struggle for third place, Inter opportunity is still wide open. Although currently sitting in sixth spot, Javier Zanetti et al only three points over Napoli and Udinese are sitting at number three and four.

"We lost a little pace to grab third place (while losing to Parma), but we're not going to think that at this time. At the end of the season we will see how our position in the standings and evaluation," he finished.

Redknapp: Modric is irreplaceable

Tottenham Hotspur will experience a huge loss if Luka Modric went. Harry Redknapp said he could not replace the Croatian midfielder with other players.

Modric, with Gareth Bale, Spurs now so that future players were subject to British media speculation. Two names are widely rumored to be leave in the transfer market this summer.

About a year ago, the Spurs even been able to supply large amounts of Chelsea star to release it. But when it did not move the Lilywhites, who still dwelt make Modric at White Hart Lane today.

"He's a fantastic player, a great professional, a great man. You can not replace it. You can sell it, but you can not replace it with another equally good players," Redknapp praised the Skysports.

This season, Modric has a big role in the struggle Spurs chase top four. These conditions make him go back to being hunted other clubs, with wide-open opportunity to move him if Spurs fail to pocket the Champions League.

"That's why the club wants to buy it - because he's worth. We do not want to sell, we want to maintain it. When you have started selling the best players you have, then the (team) you end up. He is one of the best players in the world. He outstanding football player, "Redknapp completed.