The FA Cup
Chelsea Football Newsletter
The FA Cup semi-final draw has been set, with Chelsea and Manchester City learning who they will face at Wembley Stadium as they look to secure their place in the final for the first time since 2022.
The Blues are yet to face top-flight opposition in this year’s campaign, easing past Charlton Athletic, Hull City, Wrexham and Port Vale to reach the semi-final stage.
And they will face their toughest opponent of the tournament so far with a final berth on the line, hosting Leeds United at Stamford Bridge.
It is a tie steeped in history, dating back to an acrimonious final in 1970 settled in a replay by a famous goal from David Webb.
West Ham rallied late as they faced Leeds in the quarter-final, scoring twice in injury-time to force an extra half-hour. An injury to Alphonse Areola then saw 20-year-old senior debutant thrown into the tie between the sticks for the shootout, and, while he saved from Joel Piroe, he could not keep the Irons in the tie.
Southampton are now the lowest-ranked side left in the competition and the only non-Premier League contender. They stunned Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal 2-1 on Saturday to keep their campaign alive, quashing the Gunners’ treble dreams in the process.
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The Saints will now bid to become the first finalist from outside the top flight since Cardiff City in 2008, but must get the better of Man City if they are to do so.
Semi-final ties will be played the weekend of April 25-26.
FA Cup semi-final draw in full
Chelsea vs Leeds United
Manchester City vs Southampton