BREAKING: Officials Complete FA Cup Semi final Draw as Manchester United, Chelsea Advance
- Manchester United will face Coventry City in the FA Cup semi-finals after their dramatic victory over Liverpool at Old Trafford, marking one of the most memorable finishes in the competition's storied history
- Title-holders, Manchester City, will take on Chelsea in the other semi-final - with a repeat of last season’s FA Cup final between City and United still a possibility
- Legit.ng reports that the FA Cup semi-final ties will be played on the weekend of April 20, with both matches taking place at Wembley Stadium
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Manchester, England - Manchester United will face West Midlands opponents, Coventry, in the semifinal of the English FA Cup.
The fixture was confirmed on Sunday night, March 17, after United scaled through to the last four thanks to a last-gasp extra-time strike by Amad Diallo in the quarterfinal match against Liverpool.
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In another match, Chelsea secured a 4-2 victory over Leicester City and will now face off against European champions Manchester City.
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Legit.ng reports that both Chelsea versus Manchester City games played this season have ended even, including a thrilling eight-goal classic at Stamford Bridge in November 2023.
Legit.ng reports that the FA Cup semifinal ties will be played at Wembley in London on April 20 and 21.
FA Cup 2023-2024 semi-final draw
- Coventry City vs Man United
- Man City vs Chelsea
2023–24 FA Cup
The 2023–24 FA Cup is the 143rd season of the tournament — the oldest football tournament in the world.
The winners of the cup will qualify for the 2024–25 UEFA Europa League league stage, as well as earn the right to play against the winners of the 2023–2024 English Premier League (EPL) in the 2024 FA Community Shield.
FA Cup: Chelsea fans upbeat
Ahead of the semifinal clash in April, Chelsea fans are hopeful of getting a win over one of Europe's best teams.
Fuad Toriola told Legit.ng that considering 'The Blues' have frustrated City this season, they should be able to avoid a defeat again in the upcoming cup clash.
He said:
"I would say Chelsea can beat City if they play counterattacking football. City have not really defended well in the last few games.
"We have seen Chelsea do well against City this season. So, I am hopeful that we are going to teach Man City lessons. We don't lose hope!"
For Donatus Chukwueze, a lifelong Chelsea fan, he expects a tough game, but believes Chelsea "have a chance".
He told Legit.ng:
"I think the FA Cup semi-final game with Man City is as always going to be a tough one for Chelsea, but I believe 'the Blues' have a chance of advancing to the final over their much-favoured opponent.
"Chelsea remains the only Premier League team that has not lost to the current FA Cup holders.
"In their two meetings so far this season, Man City had to come from behind in both occasions to salvage a draw. If Chelsea can score as they did in those games and manage to hold onto their lead, they will be at Wembley for the final."
Jubilation among Arsenal fans after Kane's injury
In a piece of related news, Legit.ng reported that Arsenal fans jubilated following the news of an injury sustained by Bayern Munich star striker, Harry Kane.
The England captain was quickly subbed off in the Bundesliga match against Darmstadt after he crashed into the frame of the goal and injured his ankle in the process.
Doubts have been raised over Kane's participation in his national team's upcoming friendly matches.
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