FA Cup Final: Three big Chelsea v Liverpool head-to-head battles

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Sportsmail's Andy Townsend has looked at the likely line-ups for Saturday's FA Cup Final clash between Chelsea and Liverpool and picked out three key battles.

 Branislav Ivanovic v Luis Suarez

Luis Suarez is so good at twisting, turning and getting through holes, so if Branislav Ivanovic has a clumsy day, it could be trouble for Chelsea. Ivanovic likes to dive in for a tackle and that could backfire.

Verdict: Suarez, if he's in the same mood as at Norwich.

Tricky: Luis Suarez will be a handful for Branislav Ivanovic

Frank Lampard v Steven Gerrard

Frank Lampard produced two top passes for two of Chelsea's three goals against Barcelona. Against Norwich, Steven Gerrard's assist to Suarez with the outside of his right boot was top drawer too.

Verdict: Lampard to edge it but this one will be so tight.

Key passer: Frank Lampard has the ability to play some amazing passes

Ramires v Luis Enrique

Real battle down Liverpool's left in the wide open spaces of Wembley. Jose Enrique is dangerous going forward and can cause Ramires trouble but the same applies the other way.

Verdict: Ramires will be on the front foot. Liverpool won't dominate midfield as they like.

The Rammer: Ramires can give Jose Enrique a torrid time

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