Chelsea v Liverpool live updates - Reds hold their nerve to win 6-5 on penalties against Blues

We are underway here at a packed out Wembley Stadium! Chelsea kick us off.

The two teams are in the tunnel ahead of this cup final!

Speaking to the media pre-match, Chelsea head coach Thomas Tuchel said that his side are excited for this big occasion today at Wembley.

On the final: "It's a dream to play here and be a part of it, and we want to live up to it to the fullest."

On Mateo Kovacic's return to the side: "It was nice, I couldn't believe it, but he trained yesterday and he's so happy to be a part of it. He's excited, and he did everything and worked...we [will] take the risk and see if it works out during the match."

Speaking to the media pre-match, Jurgen Klopp has shared his thoughts before the big game.

On the game: "It's a massive one, and hopefully we are ready."

With Fabinho missing due to injury, Jordan Henderson has had to come into the side. Klopp added: "Hendo played brilliantly in the last fixture [that he played in]."

On Liverpool's opponents: "Chelsea are a world class team, but that's normal in finals."

In recent seasons, Liverpool have had the better record against Chelsea. The Reds have lost just one of the last six meetings between the two sides (Liverpool 0-1 Chelsea, 4 March 2021).

As for FA Cup meetings, Chelsea have won the last two, including the 2012 final.

As for Liverpool, they still have three competitions to play for this season, and they have already won the Carabao Cup. Is the quadruple still on the cards for the Reds?

Although they remain on the back foot in the Premier League title race, a treble is not out of reach for Jurgen Klopp's side this season due to their Champions League exploits.

Klopp has been accused of not respecting this competition in recent seasons after often fielding weaker sides, but this time around, Liverpool's manager has a chance to win this famous trophy for the first time.

For the Blues, this final represents their only remaining chance this season of securing some silverware.

However, a hoodoo hangs over Chelsea, as they have been on the losing side in the last two finals of the FA Cup.

Today marks the 150th anniversary of this famous cup competition.

Chelsea have won the trophy eight times in their history, and Liverpool have been successful on seven occasions.

Who will come out on top on what is another special day at Wembley?

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has named his starting line-up for this big game as well, and has made five changes from his side's Premier League victory over Aston Villa in midweek.

Ibrahima Konate, Andy Robertson, Jordan Henderson, Thiago and Mohamed Salah all come back into the team.

Liverpool: Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Konate, van Dijk, Robertson, Henderson, Thiago, Keita, Diaz, Salah, Mane.

Subs: Kelleher, Milner, Firmino, Gomez, Jones, Jota, Tsimikas, Origi, Matip.

Chelsea head coach Thomas Tuchel has named his starting lineup for this big game at Wembley! He makes just one change from his side's 3-0 win over Leeds in midweek, as Thiago Silva replaces Andreas Christensen in central defence.

Chelsea: Mendy, Chalobah, Silva, Rudiger, James, Kovacic, Jorginho (C), Alonso, Mount, Lukaku, Pulisic.

Subs: Kepa, Azpilicueta, Sarr, Kante, Loftus-Cheek, Saul, Barkley, Werner, Ziyech.

Hello and welcome to live coverage of the FA Cup final between Chelsea and Liverpool at Wembley.

This is a huge clash between two big sides in the Saturday sunshine, as Chelsea look to avenge their Carabao Cup final defeat to the Reds earlier in the season, and Liverpool look to seal their first FA Cup trophy since the 2005-06 season.

Team news is on the way!