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·18 March 2024
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·18 March 2024
The draw for the FA Cup semi-finals sets the stage for epic showdowns as Championship side Coventry City is pitted against Manchester United, and the reigning champions, Manchester City, are drawn to face Chelsea.
In a gripping quarter-final, Coventry City snatched victory from the jaws of Wolves with Haji Wright’s decisive goal deep into stoppage time, propelling them into the semi-finals—a feat not achieved since their victorious 1987 campaign.
Manchester United orchestrated a thrilling comeback in extra time at the Theatre of Dreams, overcoming arch-rivals Liverpool and securing a spot in the semi-finals, a testament to their relentless pursuit of glory.
While Manchester City smoothly sailed past Newcastle, Chelsea outclassed Championship frontrunners Leicester, setting up a titanic duel in the penultimate round of the cup.
The historic Wembley Stadium is primed to host these monumental encounters on the weekend of 20-21 April, where dreams are made and heroes are born in the chase for one of football’s most prestigious trophies.
Mark Robins, at the helm of Coventry and a former FA Cup winner with Manchester United, eyes a repeat of their 1987 glory, etching a new chapter in the club’s history.
Manchester United, with twelve FA Cup triumphs to their name, aim to capture the elusive trophy once more, having last held it aloft in 2016 and narrowly missing out last season.
Defending champions Manchester City are on the cusp of their 13th FA Cup final appearance, with ambitions soaring for an unprecedented second successive treble.
Chelsea’s remarkable record in recent years sees them vying for another final berth, hoping to replicate their 2018 success and add to their illustrious FA Cup history.