Premier League and Carabao Cup final predictions: Lawro v Feeder bassist & Chelsea fan Taka

Chelsea and Liverpool go head to head on Sunday with a trophy at stake — but will the Blues try to win the Carabao Cup final with or without their £97.5m record signing Romelu Lukaku?

The striker was rested for Tuesday's Champions League win over Lille after making only seven touches in Saturday's success at Crystal Palace.

With Blues boss Thomas Tuchel saying the Belgian was tired and taking him out of the firing line amid criticism, will Lukaku be back in the side — and back to his best at Wembley?

«I think the real issue is the service Lukaku is getting isn't great,» said BBC football expert Mark Lawrenson.

«Lukaku wants the ball from wide areas, giving him chances in front of goal. He's brilliant when he's got defenders around him, but he needs to be a bit more side on when he gets it, rather than with his back to goal.

»If they put some good crosses in, that would make a huge difference. At the moment, though, it must be great being a defender against him because all he does is play in front of you and you would be happy to let him have the ball. That's what is making it so difficult for him."

As well the Carabao Cup final, Lawro is making predictions for all 380 top-flight matches this season, against a variety of guests.

This week's guest isFeeder bassist & Chelsea fan Taka.

Feeder's 11th album, Torpedo, is released in March and they start a UK tour in April.

Taka is somewhat envious of Liverpool's attacking riches but thinks Chelsea have other issues, not just Lukaku.

«In the summer, like everyone else, I thought Lukaku was the proper striker we were waiting for,» Taka told BBC Sport. «For some reason, though, it hasn't worked out that way.

»I think they have to work harder to gel together. At the moment, Lukaku is asking