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Leeds starting XI – Farke makes FIVE changes

Is this Leeds strong enough to do damage at Stamford Bridge?

I understand rotating your team, but I must admit, I thought Daniel Farke would pick a stronger side tonight.

There is still bags of attacking threat though, as Dan James comes into the starting 11.

Chelsea starting XI – Poch makes FIVE changes

Well, there you go, this line-up shows how much this competition means to Mauricio Pochettino.

Although he may have made five changes to the side that lost the Carabao Cup final to Liverpool on Sunday, the team is still very strong.

Alfie Gilchrist is the name that pops out to me in this line-up, it’s a big night for the 20-year-old. You can guarantee he will be flying into challenges.

Who will feature for Chelsea?

It will be interesting to see who Mauricio Pochettino goes with tonight.

It’s an important game for them, but after such a grueling battle at the weekend, he may make a lot of changes.

Chelsea fans, who would you go with?

Team news is just moments away!

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 28: Alfie Gilchrist of Chelsea interacts with fans as he arrives at the stadium prior to the Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round match between Chelsea and Leeds United at Stamford Bridge on February 28, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 28: Mauricio Pochettino, Manager of Chelsea, interacts with fans as he arrives at the stadium prior to the Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round match between Chelsea and Leeds United at Stamford Bridge on February 28, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty Images)

Wolves and Brighton beginning to dream of Wembley?

Both Wolves and Brighton sit just two spots apart in the Premier League as they battle for a place in Europe next season.

However, tonight will be big for both clubs for a different reason. Whoever wins at Molineux will start to let themselves dream of Wembley.

The FA Cup is also another route into European football, which we know both teams want to have next season.

Brighton came out 4-1 winners in Wolverhampton back in August in their league clash, however, Gary O’Neil has had his Wolves side firing on all cylinders since then so I can’t see that scoreline happening tonight.

It’s going to be a tight affair, who else is excited for this one?

WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 19: Solly March of Brighton & Hove Albion celebrates after scoring the team's third goal during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Brighton & Hove Albion at Molineux on August 19, 2023 in Wolverhampton, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Klopp’s farewell season continues

You could really see the pour-out of emotion from Jurgen Klopp after Sunday’s Carabao Cup triumph – it meant a lot to him.

The German manager even said ‘(It is) easily the most special trophy (I have ever won)’ following the trophy lift, and it’s easy to see why he believes that.

Klopp will not want that to be the last trophy he lifts in the air for Liverpool, they are still fighting on three more fronts, and he will no doubt want the Reds to be back a Wembley in May for the FA Cup final.

Well, the road to Saturday 25 May continues tonight at Anfield, a quick turnaround from their domestic cup win.

Can Klopp’s farewell tour continue in the same vein tonight, let’s find out.

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 25: (THE SUN OUT, THE SUN ON SUNDAY OUT) Jurgen Klopp manager of Liverpool celebrating the win at the end of the Carabao Cup Final between Chelsea and Liverpool at Wembley Stadium on February 25, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

No replays in fifth round

Tonight has the possibility of being a late one for all of us.

There are no replays in the FA Cup from the fifth round onwards, so if any of tonight’s fixtures finish level, they will go to extra-time and then penalties, if needed.

Last night we saw Newcastle beat Blackburn on penalties after their match went the distance. It was an incredible watch.

There was also an extra-time winner from Abdul Fatawu for Leicester as they squeezed past Bournemouth 1-0 at the Vitality Stadium.

An extra 30 minutes is not always the best to watch, but they have been this past week.

I’m sure both Chelsea and Liverpool will want to get it done inside normal time though.

Newcastle United's teammates celebrate after winning, at the end of the extra time, the English FA Cup fifth round football match between Blackburn Rovers and Newcastle United at Ewood Park in Blackburn, north west England on February 27, 2024. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. /  (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Chelsea’s season on the line

Tonight is huge for Chelsea.

Sunday’s Carabao Cup final loss to Liverpool was a devastating blow to Mauricio Pochettino and his team. With all the injuries Liverpool had that day, it was a glorious chance for the Blues to pick up silverware, but they just couldn’t take their chances.

Chelsea sit 11th in the Premier League, so realistically, the FA Cup is their last chance for success this season. It is also the most likely route into Europe.

I’m interested to see how they respond tonight against a firing Leeds United – they looked legless at times in extra-time at the weekend.

They will need to get back in their stride early doors this evening, though!

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 25: Ben Chilwell of Chelsea looks dejected at full-time following the team's defeat in the Carabao Cup Final match between Chelsea and Liverpool at Wembley Stadium on February 25, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Chris Lee - Chelsea FC/Chelsea FC via Getty Images)

FA Cup draw

Before tonight’s four FA Cup fifth-round fixtures get underway, we have the small matter of the FA Cup quarter-final draw.

After an emphatic 6-2 win over Luton last night, Manchester City are the standout side in the draw, while Newcastle United, Leicester City, and Coventry City have also secured their spot in the last eight.

The draw is set to take place at 7pm tonight, and we have a separate dedicated live blog that you can follow to see what mouth-watering ties we will possibly get in the next round.

So, which ball numbers do you need to look out for? Teams will be numbered one to eight, and they are as follows:

2. Chelsea or Leeds United

4. Liverpool or Southampton

5. Nottingham Forest or Manchester United

6. Wolverhampton Wanderers or Brighton & Hove Albion

Manchester City's Norwegian striker #09 Erling Haaland (C) celebrates after scoring his team fifth goal during the English FA Cup fifth round football match between Luton Town and Manchester City at Kenilworth Road stadium in Luton, central England, on February 27, 2024. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. /  (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Tonight’s FA Cup schedule

It’s another big night of domestic football, and not only Chelsea and Liverpool are in fifth-round action tonight.

So, what is on this evening? Let’s have a look:

  • FA Cup quarter-final draw, 19:00 GMT
  • Chelsea vs Leeds United, 19:30 GMT
  • Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United, 19:45 GMT
  • Wolves vs Brighton, 19:45 GMT
  • Liverpool vs Southampton, 20:00 GMT

We will just be covering the games at Stamford Bridge, Anfield, and Molineux in this live blog, but if you fancy seeing what happens at the City Ground, make sure you head over to our text commentary covering Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United.

IPSWICH, ENGLAND - JANUARY 27: A detailed view of the FA Cup Trophy prior to the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Ipswich Town and Maidstone United at Portman Road on January 27, 2024 in Ipswich, England. (Photo by Stephen Pond/Getty Images)

Good evening!

Another evening = more football!

This is now the fourth day in a row of domestic cup football. It started with Liverpool vs Chelsea in the Carabao Cup final and ends with them both aiming to secure passage into the FA Cup quarter-finals.

For the Blues, tonight is a big match to see how they can recover from the major disappointment of Sunday’s final loss to the Reds.

Mauricio Pochettino’s team face a Leeds United side that are absolutely flying in the Championship after an emphatic 3-1 comeback win over leaders Leicester City. It will not be an easy task for the home side.

Meanwhile, Liverpool left Wembley stadium jubilant after Virgil van Dijk’s 118th-minute winner, but they also left London with 13 senior players on the injury list.

With only four days passing since the final, who will be fit enough to face Southampton tonight? You’d usually expect a young side, but they may be knackered too after several academy graduates featured on Sunday!

Let’s not forget we also have an all-Premier League tie at Molineux tonight, as Wolves take on Brighton.

How will all these sides fare tonight? Stay here to find out.

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 28: General view inside the stadium prior to the Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round match between Chelsea and Leeds United at Stamford Bridge on February 28, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Chris Lee - Chelsea FC/Chelsea FC via Getty Images)
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Wednesday, February 28, 2024: A general view ahead of the FA Cup 5th Round match between Liverpool FC and Southampton FC at Anfield. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 28: General view inside the stadium ahead of the Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Brighton & Hove Albion at Molineux on February 28, 2024 in Wolverhampton, England. (Photo by Jack Thomas - WWFC/Wolves via Getty Images)
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