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    Raheem Sterling releases statement after being booed by Chelsea fans as Cole Palmer issues perfect response

    RAHEEM STERLING has released a statement after being booed by Chelsea fans during their 4-2 win over Leicester.The Blues forward, 28, was jeered by the Stamford Bridge faithful after he ballooned a free-kick over the bar in the FA Cup quarter-final clash on Sunday.Raheem Sterling was booed by his own fans at Stamford Bridge on SundayCredit: AlamySterling was criticised for taking a free-kick ahead of Cole PalmerCredit: ReutersHe then appeared to be booed again moments later as Mauricio Pochettino substituted Mykhailo Mudryk instead of Sterling.And he received a smattering of jeers when he was eventually substituted for Noni Madueke in the 86th minute.It came after Sterling had missed a penalty in the first half – with many Chelsea fans confused as to why he stepped up ahead of regular taker Cole Palmer.The former Liverpool and Manchester City man also missed a one-on-one with the score at 1-0, curling his effort well wide.READ MORE ON CHELSEANow Sterling has issued a response following his poor performance as he took to social media to address the fans.Speaking on Instagram, he said: “Wembley Bound 🏟💙.”To all the Chelsea fans, apologies for the penalty miss.”I’ll be back 10x times stronger to help the team win and continue to keep fighting for the badge every single day 🔵🔵.Most read in FA CupCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”Let’s go Blues @chelseafc.”Palmer, 21, responded to the post as the pair put the controversy to bed.FA Cup semi-final draw CONFIRMED as Man Utd, Chelsea, Coventry and Man City find out their fateThe England international replied: “💙 My brother. S**t happens, no need to apologise gg.”Chelsea icon Jimmy-Floyd Hasselbaink and Arsenal legend Martin Keown were among the critics of Sterling during BBC’s coverage of the game.At half-time, pundit Hasselbaink, 51, said: “Palmer is the penalty taker. I used to be a penalty taker. At 1-0 up I’m not giving it away.”I think as a team, Gallagher as a captain has to go to Sterling and say ‘no’. Palmer’s scored all five. He needs to take it.”And following Sterling’s poor free-kick, commentator Keown, 57, added: “Do you know that kind of says everything about the Chelsea performance today because we’ve got Palmer there.”You’re waiting for Cole Palmer to maybe hit this into the back of the net and then we see this. That’s a ridiculous effort isn’t it.”Obviously Sterling is doing his best there but Cole Palmer has to take that free-kick, end of.”Sterling looks set to miss out on the Euros this summer as England boss Gareth Southgate has not selected him in any of his squads since the World Cup in 2022.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe missed out yet again last week as the Three Lions boss revealed his selections for the upcoming friendlies against Brazil and Belgium.But Palmer did make it into the squad for a second successive time as he continues to be recognised for his superb form since arriving in West London from Manchester City. More

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    Man Utd vs Liverpool referee had no choice but to send Amad Diallo off… but that doesn’t make it the right decision

    AMAD DIALLO was sent off for a second caution after taking off his shirt off following his last-gasp FA Cup winner.The Manchester United winger’s actions were silly because referee John Brooks had NO option but to show a red card for his celebration.Amad Diallo is shown a red card after celebrating his winning goal against LiverpoolCredit: APThis law came in because of players making political statements.It wasn’t the case here, so I’d like to see the law changed as fans want goals and emotional celebrations.If Brooks showed common sense, he’d have been rapped by his bosses for failing to apply the law correctly.After the game, Diallo admitted he forgot that he was on a yellow card.Read more Man. Utd newsBut he wasn’t going to let the dismissal put a dampener on his day.He told ITV: “What a game. Today I think we deserved this win. One of the best games of the season so I’m very happy. It was an important moment, I think it was the best goal of my career.”I don’t believe, but this is football so you need to believe every moment. When he (Garnacho) gave me the ball I wanted to give it to him again but I shot.”I forgot the first yellow so I’m really disappointed to get the red card but the most important for me was to get the win.Most read in Football”Everyone came to me and said I deserved it. The most important [thing] for me today was the win.”United won a thrilling contest at Old Trafford 4-3.Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag on Liverpool winThey got off to the perfect start when Scott McTominay scored after just 10 minutes.However, Liverpool turned the game on its head before half-time with a quickfire double from Alexis Mac Allister and Mo Salah.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe visitors should have put the game beyond doubt, before Antony equalised for United with just three minutes left on the clock.In extra-time, Harvey Elliot restored Liverpool’s lead, but Marcus Rashford got his side level once again.Then, in the 120th minute, Ivory Coast winger Diallo raced clear to fire home the fourth to gift his club a famous victory. More

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    Jurgen Klopp walks out of post-match interview and blasts journalist for ‘dumb question’ after Man Utd defeat

    JURGEN KLOPP blasted a journalist’s “dumb question” before storming out of an interview following Liverpool’s FA Cup exit to Manchester United.The Reds boss was left seething after Amad Diallo’s 121st minute strike ended his hopes of a Quadruple in his final season at Anfield.Jurgen Klopp walked out of an interview after blasting a reporter’s ‘dumb question’Liverpool had been 3-2 up with just eight minutes of extra time to go before Marcus Rashford levelled things up for United.Diallo then hit the Merseysiders on the counter at the bitter end.And United have been rewarded for their smash-and-grab with a semi-final tie against Championship side Coventry next month.Klopp was clearly far from pleased at the final whistle as he gave his post-match interview.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut he was left fuming following a question from a Scandinavian reporter in the tunnel.The journalist lit the fuse by asking: “Normally, intensity is the name of your game, so how come it became so difficult in extra time?”This line of questioning enraged Klopp, who exploded: “A bit of a dumb question, I have to say, because you see us that often.“If you never saw us, you could ask, ‘How can they have more resources?’ We played so many games recently.Most read in FA CupBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKER“I don’t know exactly how many games United played. I’m really disappointed about that question, but you obviously thought it was good.”The reporter was not put off though, and continued: “So, too many games?”FA Cup semi-final draw labelled ‘most fixed ever’ as Man Utd get dream tie under ‘unprofessional’ new format But for Klopp, it was the final straw.He yelped: “Oh come on. You are obviously not in great shape and I have no nerves for you.”Amazingly, Klopp then walked out of the interview, leaving the reporter looking stunned.Fans reacted online, with one saying: “Perfectly reasonable questions.”Another declared: “Great reporting this.”One added: “Sensational viewing.” More

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    FA Cup semi-final draw labelled ‘most fixed ever’ as Man Utd get dream tie under ‘unprofessional’ new format

    FANS blasted the FA Cup draw as the “most fixed ever” after an “unprofessional” new format was introduced.Manchester United landed a dream semi-final tie against Championship side Coventry, just minutes after an incredible 4-3 comeback win over Liverpool.Some fans blasted the FA Cup draw as the ‘most fixed ever’They were also not happy with the ‘unprofessional’ manner of the drawThe other draw saw holders Manchester City paired with Chelsea, who beat Leicester 3-2 earlier today.But some supporters were not happy with how the draw was carried out.Taking place live on ITV, Ian Wright drew balls in front of Roy Keane and Graeme Souness in the studio.They remained seated as Wright rummaged around in the famous velvet bag before showing the numbers to the camera.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHowever, the audience had not been told beforehand which number related to which team.And the casual vibe was a far cry away from most draws, which usually take place in a far more formal setting.Teams were also drawn directly out of the bag rather than first being placed in a hat, as is traditionally the case.The spectacle caused some fans to hit out at the “unprofessional” new format, while also claiming the draw was the “most fixed ever” due to the lack of transparency over the teams’ numbers.Most read in FA CupOne supporter said: “This is the most fixed FA Cup draw I’ve ever seen. So unprofessional.”BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERAnother declared: “Draw for FA Cup is a fix! Didn’t say who had what number firstly.”One noted: “Since when have we ever had an FA Cup draw without it being announced who was each number beforehand?”Heartwarming moment Bruno Fernandes carries young Man Utd mascot who was crying in tunnel before huge Liverpool clashAnother added: “FA Cup draw was a complete fix, didn’t tell us the numbers.”However, none of the fans were able to offer any evidence for their bizarre claims that the draw was fixed and there have been no complaints from any of the clubs involved.TV schedules and kick-off times are yet to be confirmed for the FA Cup semis.But they will take place on weekend of April 20/21, with the final occurring on May 25. More

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    Ian Wright ‘goes full Rod Stewart’ in FA Cup draw… before chucking away ball bag live on TV and making Roy Keane laugh

    IAN WRIGHT left fans – and Roy Keane – in hysterics as he conducted the FA Cup semi-final draw.The former Arsenal and England striker was tasked with drawing the four remaining teams for next month’s Wembley clashes.Ian Wright ‘channelled his inner Rod Stewart’ for the FA Cup semi-final drawCredit: ITVThe ex-England striker carried out the draw live on ITV – with Roy Keane (left) looking very amusedCredit: ITVWright drew the balls live on ITV after Manchester United beat Liverpool to complete the semi-final line-up.The Red Devils’ dramatic extra-time victory sees them join Chelsea, Coventry and Manchester City.As the draw began, Wright dramatically revealed each ball from the bag before throwing it away as he took out the final ball.Fans were left amazed by his performance, with some even comparing it to Rod Stewart’s infamous 2017 Scottish Cup draw.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLOne supporter wrote on X: “Ian Wright giving Rod Stewart a run for his money here!”Another added: “Ian Wright channelling his inner Rod Stewart.”A third fan also commented: “Ian Wright is a national treasure.”Meanwhile, one more said: “Petition to get Ian Wright to do every single FA Cup draw please. That was brilliant!”Most read in FA CupCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSEven fellow pundit and notoriously hard to please Keane looked to be loving Wright’s antics.The grizzly former Manchester United captain was beaming as he watched on.FA Cup semi-final draw CONFIRMED as Man Utd, Chelsea, Coventry and Man City find out their fateAmid the chaos of Wright’s draw, Coventry were paired with United and City were drawn against Chelsea.The semi-final ties will take place at Wembley across the weekend of April 20 and 21.This year’s final is then scheduled to take place on May 25, with the winners qualifying for next season’s Europa League. More

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    FA Cup draw LIVE RESULT: Man Utd and Chelsea learn semi-final opponents on April 20 and 21 at Wembley

    THE FA Cup draw has been decided with Manchester United, Man City, Coventry City and Chelsea learning their opponents.Coventry are the shock side in the final four – beating Wolves in dramatic fashion – and will face Man Utd, who reached the final four after winning an incredible FA Cup quarter-final against fierce rivals Liverpool.That means FA Cup holders Manchester City will face Chelsea in the other semi-final – with the Blues getting another chance at a cup final after losing in the Carabao Cup earlier this season.Both matches will be played at Wembley, with the fixtures to be played on Saturday, April 20 and Sunday, April 21.
    Fixtures: Coventry vs Man Utd and Man City vs Chelsea
    Dates: April 20 and April 21
    BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERThat’s all folks
    Well, this is it.
    We’re down to the last four of the FA Cup, with a thrilling finale in the final game of the weekend.
    Man Utd squeezed into the semi-final thanks to Amad Diallo’s 120th minute strike.
    We know they will face off against Coventry City at Wembley on the weekend of April 20/21.
    Man City and Chelsea will lock horns in the other semi, which promises to be another classic.
    Thanks for sticking with us – but it’s goodnight for now.
    Copy linkCopiedDiallo forgot he was booked
    Man Utd match-winner Amad Diallo has confessed that he forgot he was booked, after he was sent off for taking off his jersey when scoring his side’s decisive goal against Liverpool.
    He told ITV: “What a game. Today I think we deserved this win. One of the best games of the season so I’m very happy. It was an important moment, I think it was the best goal of my career.
    “I don’t believe, but this is football so you need to believe every moment. When he (Garnacho) gave me the ball I wanted to give it to him again but I shot.
    “I forgot the first yellow so I’m really disappointed to get the red card but the most important for me was to get the win.
    “Everyone came to me and said I deserved it. The most important [thing] for me today was the win.”
    Copy linkCopiedKlopp rues missed chances
    Jurgen Klopp was gutted Liverpool failed to kill off Man Utd, when they were leading 2-1.
    “We were nearly there in normal time and nearly there in extra-time and then we lose the game, that’s alright,” he said. “I cannot ask for much more.
    “We have had a much more intense season so far, everybody knows that, you just have to count the games. Today was hard, very hard. The longer the game goes, the decision-making doesn’t get any better.
    “Congratulations to United, going to the semi-final. We have a game less, or have two games less, and we [will] try to use that in the next few weeks.”
    Copy linkCopiedTen Hag masterclass
    Fans are convinced that Erik ten Hag “means business” after they spotted four tactical masterclasses in the win over Liverpool.
    Read all about them here.

    Copy linkCopiedPep looking forward to semis
    Pep Guardiola was buzzing after Man City saw off Newcastle to get to the FA Cup semi-final.
    After the game, Pep said: “It sounds really good. I know we play to win the finals, but to win it, you have to win the earlier rounds. We won four Carabao Cup finals in a row and now we’re in six FA Cup semi-finals in a row.
    “To run and play the way they did is incredible, congratulations to the team, no one has done that before.
    “We played really well, we were so sfae with the ball. Mateo, Rodri and Bernardo kept the ball so well. The game was really good.
    “You see us when we come back every three days, three days, three days, three days, we need Kevin, Jack and Erling to come back in the best possible conditions.”
    Next up is Chelsea.
    Copy linkCopiedDraw ‘fixed’
    Fans blasted the FA Cup draw as the “most fixed ever” after an “unprofessional” new format.
    Manchester United landed a dream semi-final tie against Championship side Coventry, just minutes after an incredible 4-3 comeback win over Liverpool.
    The other draw saw holders Manchester City paired with Chelsea, who beat Leicester 3-2 earlier today.
    But some supporters were not happy with how the draw was carried out.
    Taking place live on ITV, Ian Wright drew balls in front of Roy Keane and Graeme Souness in the studio.
    They remained seated as Wright rummaged around in the famous bag before showing the numbers to the camera.

    Copy linkCopiedKeane’s reaction
    Roy Keane praised Man Utd’s mentality, while comparing the game to their 0-0 draw earlier in the season.
    “Man United were criticised a couple of months ago for going to Anfield to get nil all draw for parking the bus. They didn’t park the bus today,” Keane said on ITV.
    “It’s huge. I think trying to get momentum into the season. If they’d lost today especially the second half the way the game was going to look like you’re gonna lose the game.
    “We keep talking about belief, belief in terms of winning big football matches you’re at Man United to win big football matches.
    “They’ve lost far too many this year. They’ve not turned up again in the big games that turned up today hopefully that will give the belief to the players and we look forward to the semi final draw.”
    Copy linkCopiedTen Hag’s reaction
    Erik ten Hag’s thoughts on the win.
    The first 30 minutes was the best of our whole season, we were acting as a team but then we got gaps between the lines and you can’t allow this against one of the best teams in Europe. They outplayed us.
    “Then we made changes, we took risks and the players were wonderful. The attitude was great, a strong belief to win this game.
    “Rashford is resilient, he keeps going, normally he finishes those moments but he kept going for another chance. That inspired the other players.
    “We have a team that is for the future. Coming up are players who are developing very well like (Amad) Diallo, (Alejandro) Garnacho, Kobbie Mainoo.”Erik ten HagITV
    Copy linkCopiedTen Hag ‘happy’ for Diallo
    Manager Erik ten Hag beamed about Amad Diallo’s winner, insisting his performances in training meant he deserved a chance.
     “I’m so happy for him,” Ten Hag said.
    “He is one of the players with a huge setback this season, a bad injury, returning from it, but returning to a team where there is a lot of competition for his position.
    “He does not always get the time to play he deserves by his training performances but then he is coming on, then he shows his contribution, scoring a goal. But we know he can do it, we know he has the key moments where he can decide a game.
    “I am very pleased he got the winner. But we had another sub, Antony, who scores an equaliser, he is also in a problematic situation but you see he is fighting as well, he wants to contribute as well.
    “I’m very happy with the bench today.”
    Copy linkCopiedCoventry eagerly await United

    Copy linkCopiedFernandes on win
    “We said that our goal for the rest of the season is getting into the top four and winning the FA Cup.
    “We want to get into the final, we know it’s going to be tough, but we’ll do everything to get there.”
    Meanwhile, Roy Keane says United “found a way to win” while Liverpool “found a way to lose”.Bruno FernandesITV
    Copy linkCopiedBrilliant Wrighty
    Ian Wright left fans in hysterics as he conducted the FA Cup semi-final draw.
    The former Arsenal and England striker was tasked with drawing the four remaining teams for next month’s Wembley clashes.
    Wright drew the balls live on ITV after Manchester United beat Liverpool to complete the semi-final line-up.
    The Red Devils’ dramatic extra-time victory sees them join Chelsea, Coventry and Manchester City.
    As the draw began, Wright dramatically revealed each ball from the bag before throwing it away as he took out the final ball.
    Fans were left amazed by his performance, with some even comparing it to Rod Stewart’s infamous 2017 Scottish Cup draw.
    Copy linkCopiedFamous face
    Watching Man Utd win victoriously was heavyweight champ Tyson Fury.
    The big man even got a picture with another legend.
    Fury sidled up to Sir Alex Ferguson for a snap.

    Copy linkCopiedMatch ratings
    Man Utd’s player ratings are in.
    Bruno Fernandes was quiet, Marcus Rashford came alive after a horror miss.
    But, who was United’s best?

    Copy linkCopiedTen hag on Coventry
    Man Utd and Coventry go head-to-head in the semi-final of the FA Cup.
    Manager Erik ten Hag spoke of their opponents, after disposing of Liverpool.
    “We have to play our best,” he told ITV.
    “Very good team and mentality. We want to go to our final so we have to play at our best.”
    Copy linkCopiedThe magic moment
    This is the moment Amad Diallo celebrated his last-minute extra-time winner against Liverpool.
    However, just seconds later he was shown for his second booking.
    He really shouldn’t have whipped his top off, but you can’t blame the lad.

    Copy linkCopiedIt’s a return for Mark Robins
    Mark Robins was once an FA Cup hero for Man Utd.
    He scored the winner in a semi-final replay against Oldham, which sent the Red Devils on their way to a final – and Sir Alex Ferguson’s first piece of silverware.
    Now, he will be looking for a way to down his old side.
    What a story.
    Copy linkCopiedSemi-finals in full
    Coventry City vs Man Utd
    Man City vs Chelsea.
    The ties will be played on April 20/21.
    Copy linkCopiedSemi-final 2
    Manchester City will play Chelsea.
    The Manchester teams will be drawn apart.
    Copy linkCopiedSemi-final 1
    Coventry City will play Man Utd.
    So we know the other teams.
    Copy linkCopiedThe balls are shaken up
    Coventry City…
    Will play…
    Copy linkCopiedFA Cup odds
    The latest FA Cup odds from Betfair are in:
    Manchester City 7/10
    Chelsea 4/1
    Manchester United 4/1
    Coventry City 26/1
    Copy linkCopiedThe draw
    So, we know who’s going to be in the draw for the semi.
    It is imminent, and should be fascinating.
    Man Utd, Man City, Chelsea and Coventry City are the final four.
    Will we have a Manchester derby at Wembley?
    And who will the Sky Blues get?
    Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 4-3 Liverpool
    The Red Devils are into the semi-final.
    Read our match report.

    Copy linkCopiedThey’ve won it
    Man Utd have scored in the 120th minute!
    It’s unbelievable, it’s 4-3 in extra-time, and it’s Amad Diallo.
    Scenes at Old Trafford. But, amazingly, he’s now been sent off for two yellow cards, taking his shirt off!
    Unreal.
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    Man Utd fans lose their mind over Erik ten Hag’s ‘formation like an Arctic Monkeys song’ in Liverpool clash

    MANCHESTER UNITED’S formation had fans losing their minds during Sunday’s FA Cup clash with Liverpool.The Red Devils secured a dramatic extra-time win over their fierce rivals to reach the semi-finals.Man Utd fans lose their mind over Erik ten Hag’s ‘formation like an Arctic Monkeys song’ in Liverpool clashCredit: ITVAfter taking an early lead through Scott McTominay, United were soon left stretched as Liverpool chased an equaliser.The Reds were afforded growing amounts of space in the home side’s half as the game opened up during the first half.During one attack, the Red Devils appeared to be lined up in a 5-0-5 formation, with a huge gap left between defence and attack.Fans were quick to take to social media to share their shock at Erik ten Hag’s apparent choice of formation.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLSome even made reference to the Arctic Monkeys song ‘505’.One supporter wrote on X: “Formation like that Arctic Monkeys song.”Another joked: “505, snap out of it, do me a favour. Could be on about any of them.”A third fan defended Ten Hag, though, commenting: “Can’t even blame Ten Hag at this point, it’s the players.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSDespite United’s stretched shape, it took Liverpool until the final moments of the first half to find the back of the net.Quickfire goals from Alexis Mac Allister and Mohamed Salah completed a turnaround to send Liverpool into the break in front.’So refreshing’, says Rio Ferdinand after interview with Erik ten Hag at Man Utd training groundJurgen Klopp’s side appeared to be on course for the last four before substitute Antony equalised in the 87th minute.Harvey Elliott restored Liverpool’s lead in extra-time, which prompted another United formation change as Ten Hag left just two defenders on the pitch in search of a dramatic leveller.His gamble paid off as Marcus Rashford equalised before Amad Diallo’s stoppage time winner in front of the Stretford End. More

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    FA Cup semi-final draw CONFIRMED as Man Utd, Chelsea, Coventry and Man City find out their fate

    MANCHESTER UNITED will play Coventry in the FA Cup semis after a thrilling win over Liverpool.And it means Chelsea take on Manchester City following their victory against Leicester earlier today.The draw for the FA Cup semi-finals has been madeCredit: GettyMan Utd will play Coventry City at Wembley after beating Liverpool in a thrillerCredit: GettyIan Wright conducted the drawUnited fans will be forgiven for forgetting there was even a draw this evening after leaving it late at Old Trafford.Amad Diallo scored a 121st strike to seal a 4-3 win for the hosts over Liverpool.His goal sent the Theatre of Dreams wild, with Liverpool having gone 3-2 up in the 105th minute before Marcus Rashford’s 112th minute equaliser.Diallo was then incredibly sent off for taking off his shirt during his celebration – resulting in a second yellow card.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAs for opponents Coventry, they continued their incredible run by dumping Wolves out yesterday.The Championship side looked down and out after conceding two goals in the final ten minutes of normal time.But with the score 2-1 in Wolves’ favour, Coventry struck in the third and tenth minutes of injury time to seal a stunning 3-2 win.And their fans have now been rewarded with a glamour tie against Erik ten Hag’s Red Devils.Most read in FA CupBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERAs for Chelsea, they narrowly edged past Leicester at Stamford Bridge.The Blues were 2-0 up at half-time before throwing away their lead.Gary Lineker calls for huge FA Cup rule change after Chelsea knock out his beloved Leicester in thrilling clashFans booed Mauricio Pochettino and Raheem Sterling, who missed a penalty.But two goals after 90 minutes secured Chelsea’s spot at Wembley.They now face a tough ask against current holders Man City.Pep Guardiola’s side made light work of Newcastle in a 2-0 win on Saturday.Bernardo Silva struck twice for City to seal a semi final place for the sixth year running.And the Treble winners will be going all out for victory as they aim to win the lot for a second straight season.READ MORE SUN STORIESCoventry vs Manchester United and Manchester City vs Chelsea are both scheduled for the weekend of April 20.TV picks and kick-off times will be confirmed in due course.Chelsea take on Man City following their win against LeicesterCredit: GettyCoventry dumped Wolves out of the Cup with a late comebackCredit: GettyHolders City eased past Newcastle 2-0Credit: Getty More