Former Kop idol Fernando Torres returned to Anfield for the first time since his £50m departure in January last year as one of eight changes for Chelsea.
With his team the outsiders to finish in the top four, manager Roberto di Matteo made numerous alterations to the team which won the FA Cup against the Reds on Saturday as this month's Champions League final against Bayern Munich is his primary focus.
Liverpool made four changes from their team, with captain Steven Gerrard absent from the squad but Wembley goalscorer Andy Carroll returning to the line-up.
The teams are in for tonight's Sky Live FA Cup final rematch at Anfield. Follow the encounter blow-by-blow here from 2000 or on Sky Sports HD2 and Skygo.
Liverpool: Reina, Johnson, Carragher, Skrtel, Agger, Shelvey, Henderson, Rodriguez, Downing, Suarez, Carroll
Subs: Doni, Coates, Kuyt, Spearing, Sterling, Kelly, Bellamy.
Chelsea: Turnbull; Ferreira, Ivanovic, Terry, Bertrand; Essien, Romeu, Malauda; Ramires, Torres, Sturridge.
Subs: Hilario, Cole, Lampard, Mata, Lukaku, Kalou, Hutchinson.
Referee: Kevin Friend (Leicestershire
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