Chelsea on course for Athens showdown

Chelsea 1 Liverpool 0

England midfielder Joe Cole compensated for months of injury misery with a matchwinning goal which may be enough to set up the final part in a trilogy of meetings with Manchester United.

Cole, sidelined for the majority of the season with knee and foot injuries, celebrated only his second start since his return to first team action with the decisive goal in a pulsating clash at Stamford Bridge.