Chelsea to continue rampant run by downing Liverpool at Anfield

Chelsea, 5/4 favourites with Coral to win the first leg of this Capital One Cup semi-final clash, travel to take on Liverpool at Anfield, where they have already triumphed this term.

The Blues’ battles with the Merseyside men always take on an extra dimension and layer of hostility when Jose Mourinho is involved.

Under the guidance of the recently crowned Portuguese Coach of the Century, Chelsea do have an excellent recent record against their rivals, winning all three of their last three clashes, so Mourinho should be looking forward to facing protege Brendan Rodgers again.

After thumping Swansea City 5-0 last time out, the west Londoners are in fantastic form, making them a tasty 9/2 to score three or more against a Reds rearguard that has shipped 27 Premier League goals in just 22 games.

Spain sharpshooter and league leading marskman Diego Costa netted the winner at Anfield earlier this term, so is a fantastic 5/1 to fire home last again, or 7/1 to bag a brace or better after sinking two past the Swans.

Partner in crime Cesc Fabregas, meanwhile, has recently become the first player to reach 15 assists in two separate Premier League campaigns.

The sensational Spaniard should continue supplying the likes of Oscar (who is 9/4 to net anytime after striking two in his last three games), Eden Hazard (2/1 in the same market after breaching Liverpool’s backline in two of his last three outings against them), and super sub Andre Schurrle (10/3).

Rodgers’ Reds may be far off the pace in the league, but have enjoyed a revival of late, winning five of their last six outings, which makes them outsiders at 12/5 to be victors or 9/4 to snatch a draw.