THIS season’s FA Cup is reaching a crescendo – and the draw for the semi-finals have been made.
- Semi final ties: Leicester vs Southampton
- Chelsea vs Man City
Follow all the reaction with our live blog below…
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BRILLIANT FOXES
It’s fair to say the best side won at the King Power Stadium as Leicester defeated Manchester United 3-1.
Kelechi Iheanacho opened the scoring in the 24th minute when Fred, making an awful error of judgement, presented him with the ball in front of goal.
Mason Greenwood equalised for the visitors shortly before half-time, finishing off a nice move.
The draw for the semi-finals was done at the interval, with the winners of this tie pitted against Southampton.
The other semi-final will see Chelsea take on City, which means we could have seen the two Manchester giants meet in the final.
That prospect was short lived, however, as Youri Tielemans made it 2-1 in the 52nd minute.
Iheanacho then scored his second and Leicester’s third, punishing some poor United defending with 12 minutes to go.
ALL OVER!
Leicester are through to their first FA Cup semi-final in 39 years.
They will face Southampton at Wembley.
AT THE DOUBLE
Here is Iheanacho’s second for Leicester.
He’s now scored seven in his last four outings.
Remarkable form.
3-1 LEICESTER!
The Foxes are on the verge of reaching Wembley.
Unbelievably, Iheanacho was left unmarked at the far post to head home.
Leicester are just 10 minutes away from facing Southampton in the FA Cup semi-final.
YOUR IT
Here’s Youri Tielemans’ goal – the one separating the sides currently.
BOOM! LEICESTER LEAD
Youri Tielemans has put Leicester ahead.
Can the Foxes hold on to set up a semi-final against Southampton at Wembley?
HOW’S YOUR LUCK?
Everybody wanted to dodge flying Man City but Chelsea were the unlucky party.
Who do you fancy to make the final?
CONFIRMATION OF THE DRAW
Leicester or Manchester United vs Southampton
Chelsea vs Manchester City
The two matches will take place on Saturday April 17 and Sunday April 18 at Wembley.
TIE OF THE ROUND
Thomas Tuchel’s unbeaten Chelsea will face quadruple-chasing Manchester City in April.
Either Leicester or Manchester United will have what on paper looks an easier draw against Southampton.
Bring it on!
SECOND SEMI
Chelsea vs Manchester City
What a huge game that is!
FIRST GAME!
Leicester or Man Utd vs Southampton!
DUBLIN TO DRAW
Dion Dublin the one man tasked with the draw for social distancing reasons.
Should be fairly straight forward just the four balls.
DRAW TIME!
Southampton, Manchester City, Chelsea and one of Leicester and Manchester United are moments away from finding out their fate.
Reminder of the all-important numbers:
- Manchester City.
- Southampton
- Leicester or Manchester United
- Chelsea
HALF-TIME
Here are the two goals as Leicester and Manchester United go in level at 1-1.
Draw coming up!
GET YOUR DIARY READY
Here are the semi-final dates for your diary, if your team has already secured their place.
The two matches will take place on Saturday April 17 and Sunday April 18 at Wembley.
GOALLLL!!!!
Mason Greenwood has equalised for Manchester United.
A ding-dong battle for a spot in the FA Cup semi.
Both sides will find out their potential opponent at half-time in five minutes or so.
QUADRUPLE LIVES ON
Manchester City kept their quadruple hopes alive as they stung Everton late on to secure a 2-0 win on Saturday.
The Toffees had held the runaway Prem leaders at bay for 84 minutes before Ilkay Gundogan broke the deadlock.
Kevin De Bruyne secured the win in the 90th minute to end Carlo Ancelotti’s side’s resolute resistance.
Who will Pep Guardiola’s side get in the last four?
SAINTS SURGE
Southampton saw off Championship side Bournemouth 3-0 yesterday to book their semi-final spot.
Nathan Redmond’s double helped Ralph Hasenhuttl’s men overcome the Cherries.
Moussa Djenepo’s goal had opened the scoring for the Saints who came away from their South Coast rivals’ Vitality Stadium with a comfortable victory.
GOAL!
Kelechi Iheanacho strikes for Leicester after Fred’s howler.
Can Brendan Rodgers’ side hang on to take the last semi-final spot?
QUARTERS RECAP
Chelsea scraped past Sheffield United 2-0 today to stretch Thomas Tuchl’s unbeaten run to 14 games and give him a taste of Wembley.
Oliver Norwood’s own goal and a late stoppage-time strike for sub Hakim Ziyech saw off a spirited Blades.
NUMBERS
Here are the numbers you need to know for the draw.
- Manchester City.
- Southampton
- Leicester or Manchester United
- Chelsea
AFTERNOON FOOTY FANS!
It is nearly time for the all-important FA Cup semi-final draw.
Who will join Manchester City, Chelsea and Southampton in the last four.
Leicester host Manchester United for a spot at Wembley.
And the crucial balls will be drawn at half-time! Stay with us to find out who your side will play.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk