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Relations seem to have thawed since Avram Grant replaced the 'Special One', but beneath the surface tensions remain. Here, Sportsmail takes a look back at the running feud between the two clubs.

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Best of enemies: Benitez and Mourinho's rivalry always ensured Liverpool v Chelsea was a tasty affair

Feb 27, 2005 (Carling Cup final) — Liverpool 2 Chelsea 3

Jose Mourinho incites Liverpool fans after Steven Gerrard's own goal equaliser and is removed from touchline by police.

May 3, 2005 (Champions League semi-final) — Liverpool 1 Chelsea 0

Mourinho moans: 'The best team lost,' and two years later still refuses to accept Luis Garcia's 'ghost' goal.

Sept 28, 2005 (Champions League group game) — Liverpool 0 Chelsea 0

Mourinho taunts Liverpool before the match, claiming: 'I don't think Liverpool were the best team in Europe last year.'

Oct 2, 2005 (Premiership) — Liverpool 1 Chelsea 4

Chelsea crush Liverpool, making a mockery of Benitez's pre-match boast that Chelsea were scared of his team.

Dec 6, 2005 (Champions League group game) — Chelsea 0 Liverpool 0

Michael Essien commits a horror tackle on Dietmar Hamann, but receives no red card and offers no apology.

Feb 2, 2006 (Premiership) — Chelsea 2 Liverpool 0

Benitez accuses Arjen Robben of diving to get Jose Reina sent off in another bad-tempered game (pictured below)

Off: Reina sees red during a typically fiery encounter

Apr 22, 2006 (FA Cup semi-final) — Chelsea 1 Liverpool 2

Mourinho ungracious in defeat again, saying: 'I wish them luck in next season's Champions League qualifiers.'

Sep 17, 2006 (Premiership) — Chelsea 1 Liverpool 0

Mourinho storms on pitch to protest against dreadful Momo Sissoko challenge. Michael Ballack sent off for stamp on the Mali midfielder.

May 1, 2007 (Champions League semi-final) — Liverpool 1 Chelsea 0

Mourinho sour in defeat again, claiming Chelsea were the better side before pointing to his Premier League titles as proof.

Aug 19, 2007 (Premier League) — Liverpool 1 Chelsea 1

Gerrard accuses Chelsea players of intimidating referee after Rob Styles awards dubious penalty. The official, who has an absolute shocker, also appears to book Essien twice. Mourinho, predictably, refers to Liverpool's 'ghost' goal when asked about the penalty.