Liverpool ended Chelsea's hopes of a domestic Double with a 2-1 victory at Old Trafford in their FA Cup semi-final.

Didier Drogba missed two gilt-edged chances for Chelsea before John Arne Riise's free-kick put the Reds ahead. Luis Garcia brilliantly half-volleyed in from 20 yards to extend Liverpool's lead but Drogba headed in to set up an enthralling end to the game. Chelsea then put their rivals under siege and Joe Cole blazed a late chance over as Liverpool clung on for the win.

Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez says Chelsea counterpart Jose Mourinho (who clearly has no class) did not want to shake hands with him after their FA Cup semi-final.

Said Rafa: "They have a lot of good players but we do too. We have a great team spirit. We are in the final. My players have done a fantastic job."

Mourinho has been criticised for his graceless reaction to the defeat by Liverpool at Old Trafford and seemed reluctant to give the Reds much credit for their win. Instead he came up with FIVE! EXCUSES:

1. The first goal is always important especially in big matches. We had a big chance to score the first goal but we didn't.
2. The next situation, the ball goes to the box and there's a very fair challenge but (referee) Mr Poll gives a free-kick and after that Riise took it very well.
3. John Terry's header was disallowed. I think it was a goal.
4. Their second goal was a defensive mistake. When you make mistakes, sometimes you are punished.
5. [On the second half] The reaction was very good. They defend with 10 or 11 players. We dominate, score the goal and we have a big chance to go to extra time.

The Chelsea boss did not accept suggestions that his tactical decision to play full-back Paulo Ferreira in midfield had backfired.