Tuesday will see a clash between two English heavyweights in the Leauge Cup when Liverpool host Jose Mourinho's Chelsea in the first-leg of the Capital One Cup semi-final.
Liverpool, who currently sit in eighth spot in the league, look to better their chances of making the final by securing a win at Anfield, as the Reds continue their search for silverware in what will be Steven Gerrard's last season at the club.
Despite a disappointing first half campaign, in which they crashed out of the Champions League in the group stage, the Merseyside club have gone on an impressive seven game unbeaten run, and now have a top-four finish within sight.
The Blues, on the other side, are playing attractive football, and are one of Europe's most formidable sides. Favorites to win the English Premier League crown, the west London club are also still in the mix for a second Champions League title, a first under the guidance of their Portuguese boss.
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The last time these two sides met, Chelsea grabbed all three points in a 2-1 win at Anfield. This time, however, Brendan Rodgers' crew aim to come out victorious. Here are the top ten facts ahead of the semi-final encounter.
- Liverpool have lost only 4 out of their 18 Capital One Cup semi-final appearances.
- Their last loss in the League Cup last-four came back in 1998 vs Middlesbrough.
- Liverpool and Chelsea have met 5 times in the League Cup. The Reds have won 3, the Blues 2.
- The last time these two sides met in this tournament was back in 2011 at Stamford Bridge, a game which Liverpool won 2-0.
- Liverpool have never lost a League Cup semi-final on home ground, winning 8 and drawing 6 of the 14 games played. They have also never failed to score.
- Chelsea though have the advantage against Liverpool in all cup competitions (including UCL and FA Cup), winning 11, drawing 5, and losing 10 of their 26 clashes with the Merseyside club.
- Jose Mourinho's record vs Liverpool: Played 19, Won 10, Drawn 5, Lost 4.
- The Blues have a good track record vs Liverpool, winning 3 out of their last 6 meetings, with 2 ending in a draw, and only 1 in a defeat.
- HAZARD + COSTA + OSCAR = A NIGHTMARE: Chelsea's goal difference in the EPL currently stands at +11. The west London side's firepower may prove costly for Liverpool given that the Reds have only kept only 3 clean sheets in 11 home matches.
- Returning from a hamstring injury, Gerrard is on course to feature in Tuesday's game. The English midfielder has scored in 4 Capital One Cup semi-finals.
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