THE FA Cup is heading into its last four as teams dream of the final in May.
Chelsea are already through after a 2-0 win at Middlesbrough in front of a small portion of away fans due to government sanctions on Roman Abramovich.
And they have been joined by Crystal Palace, who secured a crushing victory over Frank Lampard’s Everton.
When is the FA Cup semi-final draw?
- The FA Cup semi-final draw takes place on Sunday, March 20 – TODAY.
- It commences before the match between Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool.
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What TV channel is the FA Cup semi-final draw on and can I live stream it free?
- The FA Cup semi-final draw is live on ITV.
- Coverage of Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool commences at 5.15pm with kick-off at 6pm.
- To stream the draw live, head to the ITV Hub.
- You can also watch it on the FA’s social media accounts.
- Both of these methods are FREE for UK viewers.
Ball numbers
- Crystal Palace
- Nottingham Forest or Liverpool
- Chelsea
- Southampton or Man City
Not g-owen to happen
Michael Owen reckons Liverpool will be too strong for Nottingham Forest today.
He said on his BetVictor blog: “It’s great to see Forest in the latter stages, it’s been a great run for them,” Owen said on his BetVictor blog.
“They’ve given teams problems at the City Ground, but Liverpool are looking too strong at the moment.
“I can’t think of a more form team in Europe than Liverpool.”
Lampard on Everton loss
Everton boss Frank Lampard wasn’t happy after the Toffees were dumped out of the FA Cup at the hands of Crystal Palace.
He fumed after the game: “The dream of getting to the semi-final and playing at Wembley, they’ve gone.
“As far as I’m concerned, the biggest prize this season was staying in the Premier League – I came to the club knowing that.
“That’s the focus now.“
Zaha fancies Palace’s chances
Crystal Palace star Wilfred Zaha is adamant that the Eagles have still got more to offer in the FA Cup.
Speaking after his side disposed of Everton to ease into the final four, Zaha beamed: “It’s amazing. It’s crazy that it is the first year this team has played together – and you can see the progress already.
“Over time, when the team gels together more, there is more to come.
“It shows [reaching the FA Cup semi final] what direction the club is going. The players we brought in and how we play, it is just showing what we have got for the future.”
Golden balls
Here’s the ball the numbers of each team.
The balls will be picked to decide each team’s opponent in the final four of the FA Cup.
Ball numbers
- Crystal Palace
- Nottingham Forest or Liverpool
- Chelsea
- Southampton or Man City
Semi-final draw time
- The FA Cup semi-final draw is live on ITV.
- Coverage of Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool commences at 5.15pm with kick-off at 6pm.
- To stream the draw live, head to the ITV Hub.
- You can also watch it on the FA’s social media accounts.
- Both of these methods are FREE for UK viewers.
Good afternoon FA Cup fans
The FA Cup semi-final draw will take place TODAY just before Liverpool take on Nottingham Forest at the City Ground.
Forest have a huge task on their hands against a rampant Reds side who have won nine games on the trot this year.
Chelsea have already booked their place in the last four after a 2-0 win over Middlesbrough on Saturday night.
Boro had a good run in the competition after knocking out both Premier League giants Manchester United and Tottenham.
But the Championship side were brought crashing down by the mighty Blues despite their problems off the pitch.
And the Blues were joined in the semi’s by Crystal Palace who thumped Everton 4-0 on Sunday afternoon.
The Toffees’ defeat added to the woes of boss Frank Lampard who’s desperately trying to keep the club away from relegation.
The last place in the final four will belong to either Manchester City or Southampton who are also going head to head on Sunday.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
