Chelsea secured their passage into the FA Cup quarter-finals as they beat Liverpool 2-0 in an enthralling tie at Stamford Bridge.Willian and Ross Barkley scored in each half on Tuesday night, as they inflicted back-to-back defeats on Jurgen Klopp's side - who failed to bounce back from their first Premier League defeat of the season at Watford on Saturday.It was the first time Liverpool had lost two games in a row since January 2019, and it also ended their hopes of an illustrious Treble - although Klopp's seven changes would suggest he is more focused on the battles that lie ahead, including an attempt to overhaul Atletico Madrid in their last-16 Champions League tie next week.For Frank Lampard, who won this competition four times as a player, it was a massive win and will help lift his players after some recent difficulties in the Premier League and Champions League. Liverpool's 2019-20 FA Cup campaign is brought to an end at Stamford Bridge as Chelsea run out 2-0 winners. I liked the reaction.
There would be no recovery from Liverpool, though, even as Klopp threw on Roberto Firmino, James Milner and later Mohamed Salah, and now no Treble either. Highlights: Liverpool 1-0 Shrewsbury. The Spaniard had been left out of Chelsea's last six games, but made several excellent saves and commanded his box well.An absolute toss-up between two Chelsea midfielders.
Scottish teenager Billy Gilmour ran Chelsea’s midfield, while Willian and Ross Barkley scored the goals . After 64 minutes Chelsea managed to double their lead through Barkley, who was inadvertently played in by a Virgil van Dijk header before charging 50 yards and finishing low from the edge of the area.Pedro then had a chance to kill the tie a few minutes later as he also got in behind before facing Adrian one on one, but he shot straight at the goalkeeper. They will be in the hat for the last eight.The first half fulfilled every cliche going about end-to-end cup ties, with virtually the entire 45 minutes played at a relentless pace.Liverpool started the brighter but the opener went the way of Chelsea on 13 minutes. Liverpool host Bournemouth on Saturday (12.30pm), and Chelsea welcome Everton to Stamford Bridge on Super Sunday, live on Sky Sports Premier League from 1pm. It was an immaculate performance. "When I look at a midfield player I ask if he wants to receive the ball in all position and all moments and he does. Sports Mole provides score predictions for the FA Cup fifth-round matches, including Chelsea against treble-chasing Liverpool at Stamford Bridge. FA Cup final match report: Chelsea 1 Arsenal 2 Chelsea’s problems with playing Arsenal in FA Cup finals continues as despite taking an early lead through Christian Pulisic in today’s showpiece at an empty Wembley, a penalty conceded before half-time and a second-half winner, both scored by Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, consigned our drawn-out domestic season to a disappointing end. ""The performance tonight was completely different to the performance against Watford. If ties are level after 90 minutes, extra time and penalties will determine who goes through. "When he first came in against Sheffield United and we drew the game people questioned this kid who looks about 15. He does all the right things and he's humble. But if he's small in stature then he's huge in personality in talent. Willian opened the scoring inside the first quarter of an hour before Ross Barkley confirmed the Blues' spot in the quarter-finals midway through the second half. 0:55 Against Watford, it was really bad. Lampard will have been pleased with the performance of his goalkeeper Kepa, who reacted exactly as he hoped he would on his return to the side. "You've got to defend well to keep a clean sheet against them because of the team that they are, but we deserved to win the game. Kick-off is at 2pm.FREE TO PLAY: Do not miss your chance to win £250k for free on Saturday. Entries by 3:00pm. 1:42 Frank Lampard was full of praise for Gilmour after the 18-year-old's man-of-the-match display Media playback is not supported on this device The tie featuring League One Portsmouth, the lowest ranked club left in the competition, at home to record 13-time winners Arsenal, will be shown on BT Sport on 2 March (19:45).
"Both sides are back in Premier League action at the weekend. Ross Barkley said it was "a dream" to score against Liverpool as the midfielder helped Chelsea reach the quarter-finals of the FA Cup. Chelsea deserved their win & Billy Gilmour was brilliant! Media playback is not supported on this device Speaking on The Debate, Lianne Sanderson and Rob Green reflect on Gilmour's impressive performance Chelsea 2-0 Liverpool. Chelsea 2-0 Liverpool: FA Cup fifth round – as it happened. Bournemouth at home last season gave the team a lift after a run of poor results, same again Saturday please! vs Liverpool.