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Chelsea FCWhat: English Leading League Matchweek 34Where: Anfield, Liverpool, England, UKWhen: Sunday, April 21, 2013Weather:AThe Temperature Channel forecastTime: 16:00 GMT/11 a.m. ET/8 a.m. PTTV: Fox Baseball Channel, Fox Deportes, Fox Football 2Go (US), Atmosphere Activities 1/HD, Air Move, Atmosphere Sports 1 Ireland (UK )Worldwide TELEVISION Avenues and Channels: LiveSoccerTV.comRadio:ASiriusXM channel SIRI 94A( Internet channel 94), BBC Radio 5 LiveReferee:AKevin Friend 3-Way Odds: Liverpool Even, Chelsea +225, Draw +210Total: Over 2A -136, Under 2A EvenDecimal Odds: Liverpool 2.00, Chelsea 3.25, Draw 3.10Decimal Total: Over 2A 1.73, Under 2A 2.00Fractional Odds: Liverpool 1/1, Chelsea 9/4, Draw 21/10Fractional Total: Over 2A 73/100, Under 2A 1/1Source: Sportbook.com (Netherlands Antilles, CuraAao) Chelsea will surely have its work cut right out for them on Sunday when it travels to Merseyside to manage Liverpool in a fit with massive benefits for both groups. In the last 10 meeting between these two teams in every tournaments it's been dead despite each side going 4-2-4 and scoring 16 goals apiece while the Reds have kept the upper hand lately, going 4-1-1 (11-5 goals) over the last six. When these storied groups last met on Nov. 11 at Stamford Bridge in English Premier League play, things ended up 1-1 when Liverpool's Luis SuArez came in as a substitute in the second half to have the equalizer after the Blues John Terry gave the home team a lead in the first half on a pleasant headerAfor his 50th career goal for the club. For now third-placeAChelsea (18-7-7, 61 factors), a win or perhaps a draw may possibly suffice here as the European champions seem to secure UEFA Champions League spot a little bit simpler than the way they went about it last seasona'taking it down to the last shot of the last fit of the last competition to take action. And with fourth-place Arsenal (17-9-7, 60 items) enjoying a derby at Craven Cottage against Fulham on Saturday (ESPN2, 10 a.m. ET/7 a.m. PT) and fifth-place Tottenham Hotspur (17-7-8, 58 details) hosting Manchester City at White Hart Lane on Sunday (Fox Soccer Channel, 8:30 a.m. ET/5:30 a.m. PT), the Blues have an opportunity to keep, or, possibly increase their position with a solid performance at Anfield. Liverpool (13-11-9, 50 points) enters the week-end in seventh place, ten points behind Spurs in fifth place and a possible Europa League berth with Merseyside neighbors Everton (14-14-5, 56 points) in-between both clubs in sixth place and six points in front of director Brendan Rodgers' boys. Fernando Torres (right) and Rafael Benitez (left) probably have far better thoughts of their time at Anfield than they do of these current time at Stamford Bridge.Michael Regan/Getty Images Much will undoubtedly be made about the return to Liverpool by Chelsea interim manager Rafael BenAtez and striker Fernando Torres but, in fact, this may be the last time the now 53-year-old Spaniarda'his birthday was April 16a'and El NiAo set foot on the message at Anfield as members of the Blues. And while it could be tempting for BenAtez to start out Torres at the only striker spot in the Blues common 4-2-3-1 tactical development, it's worth noting that BenAtez appears to be revolving Demba Ba and Torres up top in his starting XI and that Torres got the decision in Wednesday's 3-0 conquer Fulham at Craven Cottage. A good thing for Chelsea based on a report in the London Evening StandardAis that defenders Ashley Cole (hamstring) land Gary Cahill (leg) might return to the fold against Liverpool, providing BenAtez a lot of possibilities in his straight back four with leader John Terry, Branislav IvanoviA, CAsar Azpilicueta, David Luiz and Ryan Bertrand all also being healthier and available. Chelsea defenders Gary Cahill and Ashley Cole, found here showing their UEFA Champions category medals after last year's thrilling conquer Bayern Munich in the final, may come back to the collapse for the European champions against Liverpool on Sunday.Mike Hewitt/Getty Images In while Juan Mata, Eden Hazard and perhaps Oscar will obtain the call in the Blues attacking midfield the central midfield, Chelsea will likely start John Obi Mikel and possibly Ramiers or vice chief Frank Lampard. For Liverpool, Rodgers will no doubt have veteran Pepe Reina in purpose opposite his Chelsea version Petr Aech with Glenn Johnson, Daniel Agger, JosA Enrique and often Jamie Carragher or Martin Skrtel in his back-line's beginning XI. Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina contemplates what went wrong after his Reds loss to Chelsea in last year's FA Cup finals at Wembley Stadium.Shaun Botterill/Getty Pictures In the central midfield, the Reds will likely use Lucas and chief Steven Gerrard in front of SuArez, Jordan Henderson and Philippe Coutinho on the strike while former Chelsea striker Daniel Sturridge will likely start up top at the Reds' striker position. Whereas Torres want nothing better than to shine against his former teammates, this indicates Sturridge may have more a chance to do so with the sport at Anfield and more bees in his bonnet about his former boss than the newly-nicknamed "Zorres" (due to the protective mask) really does. And what would a Chelsea-Liverpool game be with no pair dramatic backstories, brother? Particularly. As being a Tyler Perry film or even a couple of Crocsa'absolutely useless. Like the first meeting, that one must certanly be extremely small and defensively, whoever is in the Blues straight back four will need to keep close tabs on SuArez and Coutinho on the sides. For the Blues, Mata and Hazarda'like some othersa'seem to be wearing down a bit from the heavy time that'll see Chelsea play in an archive quantity of activities, therefore former Reds midfielder Yossi Benayoun can also get yourself a chance to play into the storyline if the 32-year-old Israeli international is known as upon. No matter how this game grows, it will certainly be must-match soccer and if you really think Chelsea could display the gain at Anfield, take a look at the underdog Blues at +225 for an opportunity to more than double up your hard earned money celery-breath. And additionally, it appears a, 1-1 or 2-2 scoreline is a great possibility and worth a go from where I'm sitting. Should Liverpool eliminate here, its chances of landing that Europa League spot will be all but gone while a Chelsea loss combined with Arsenal gain could return the Blues back to fifth place, two points behind their London Town rivals (63-61) and possibly linked again with Spurs on points must Tottenham defeat the defending league champ Sky Blues. One thing's for certain for Chelsea heading down the stretch this declining Premier League season: Every single match and every single game will probably end up mattering in the end. Projected Chelsea starting XI: Aech; Azpilicueta, Luiz, Cahill, Cole; Mikel, Ramires; Oscar, Mata, Hazard; Ba. Expected Liverpool beginning XI: Reina; Jackson, Agger, Carragher, Enrique; Lucas, Gerrard; SuArez, Henderson, Coutinho; Sturridge. PREDICTION: Liverpool 1 Chelsea 1 BET: Draw +210 >Follow me on Twitter: @KevinStott11
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