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FA Cup Semi-Final Draw Sets Chelsea vs Leeds and Man City vs Southampton at Wembley

The bracket clarifies Manchester City’s status as favorites after their 4-0 win over Liverpool.

Ilia Gruev and Dominic Calvert-Lewin standing in a line celebrating after winning a penalty shootout in the FA Cup. The players are gesturing and embracing each other in a predominantly blue kit with yellow trim and different coloured boots. A packed crowed is blurrily visible in the background
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Overview

  • The FA confirmed Sunday that Chelsea will face Leeds United and Manchester City will play Southampton at Wembley on April 25–26.
  • Leeds reached their first FA Cup semi-final in 39 years by beating West Ham on penalties after a 2-2 draw.
  • Southampton booked their place with a 2-1 upset of Premier League leaders Arsenal at St Mary’s.
  • Manchester City advanced with a 4-0 thrashing of Liverpool to make eight consecutive FA Cup semi-finals after already lifting this season’s League Cup.
  • Chelsea completed the lineup by hammering League One Port Vale 7-0, with fixture changes now expected for the four clubs ahead of the May 16 final.