2009 FA Cup Final Preview
Date: Saturday, 30th May
Time: 15:00 GMT
Venue: Wembley Stadium
Weather: 22°C, sunny
Everton will be looking to claim their first piece of silverware in over a decade when they take to the field at Wembley Stadium on Saturday for the 2009 FA Cup final.
The last time the club found themselves at Wembley they came up against a Manchester United team at the peak of the powers, yet somehow managed to find the goal that counted and emerged from the fray victorious.
Many fans believes that the present Everton team is stronger than the one that won the FA Cup in ’95, and their defeat of Manchester United in the semifinals suggests that this analysis is not far off the mark. The club boasts a strong, cohesive team, expertly guided by David Moyes.
Chelsea, however, are certain to rate themselves favourites for the counter. The club boasts the kind of international talent that their opponents lack, and are desperate to claim their first piece of silverware following a disappointing season.
Bookmakers have priced Everton as clear outsiders at 4/1, while William Hill have applied the favourites tag to Chelsea with a price of 4/6. Nevertheless, fans with memories of 1995 will know it will take just a second of magic to deny Chelsea the FA Cup.
