Chelsea will want a rousing send-off for manager Guus Hiddink but having lost so painfully to Barcelona in the Champions League semis and finishing third in the league, it will not be easy to motivate themselves.
They bounced back from the Barcelona disappointment to hammer Arsenal 4-1 but Everton are a different prospect.
While not quite the "Dogs of War" who celebrated their narrow escape from relegation by harrying Manchester United into submission to win the final 1-0 14 years ago, they are still a fiercely competitive team.
Yet they have more than held their own with most Premier League opposition, including Chelsea, when Everton had much the better of last month's goalless draw at Stamford Bridge and drew 0-0 at Goodison in December.
"The players have been very good and they know they are getting ready for a big game," said David Moyes, whose achievements on a meagre budget earned him manager of the season award for the third time this week.
"There is no doubt they have improved as players and we have got momentum with us. There is a real desire and hunger about these players. Everybody at this club has longed to get to another FA Cup final."
Everton's route to the final shows they are a match for anyone after overcoming Liverpool, Aston Villa, Middlesbrough and Manchester United, on penalties.
"Normally at the end of the season you have players who fade away a bit but none whatsoever in this group -- the internal motivation is high," said the Dutchman.
"It's a final with worldwide attention, real football people love to watch this and to get some silverware would be perfect."
