'Sliver of hope' before final Chelsea are 'lucky to be in'

What did improve a little compared with recent months was the response. Chelsea actually looked like a team with belief they could get back into the game, a huge departure from their usual defeatist shrugs and recriminations.

But the reason that belief was able to grow was the home team were so hesitant themselves. Huge gaps in midfield allowed the likes of Moises Caicedo to get on the ball and turn the tide. Manchester City won't give up even a fraction of the space Liverpool did.

If Calum McFarlane's team can defend well for at least an hour at Wembley, they might have a chance. If they continue their habit of conceding early, the game could be over before it ever really begins for a Chelsea team who are very lucky to be playing in this match at all given their recent form.

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