FA Cup Semifinals: Chelsea to Face Leeds, Manchester City to Play Southampton

The FA Cup semifinal draw has pitted Chelsea against Leeds United, while Manchester City is set to face Southampton. Leeds secured their semifinal spot with a thrilling penalty shootout victory over West Ham, earning them a Wembley showdown with Chelsea, who dominated League One's Port Vale 7-0. Manchester City, fresh from a 4-0 thrashing of Liverpool, will take on Southampton, who pulled off a stunning 2-1 upset against Premier League leaders Arsenal. The semifinals are scheduled to take place at Wembley Stadium on either April 25 or 26. For Southampton, who last won the FA Cup in 1976, stopping Manchester City's pursuit of a fourth consecutive final appearance is crucial. Manchester City, a seven-time FA Cup winner, has fallen short in their last two finals, losing to Crystal Palace and Manchester United. Chelsea, an eight-time winner, last claimed the FA Cup in 2018 and will face Leeds, a team they defeated in the 1970 final. Leeds' last FA Cup triumph was in 1972, but they have not advanced beyond the semifinals since 1987.