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Arthur Ferridge

FA Cup semi-final draw in full: Chelsea and Man City learn opponents for Wembley tests

The FA Cup semi-final ties have been revealed - (AFP via Getty Images)

Chelsea will face Leeds in the FA Cup semi-finals, while Manchester City take on Southampton.

This will be the first time Chelsea are coming up against Premier League opposition in this season’s FA Cup campaign, having eased past Charlton Athletic, Hull City, Wrexham and Port Vale to reach the semi-final stage.

And they will face their toughest opponent of the tournament so far with a final berth on the line, against Leeds.

It is a tie steeped in history, dating back to an acrimonious final in 1970 settled in a replay by a famous goal from David Webb.

West Ham rallied late as they faced Leeds in the quarter-final, scoring twice in injury-time to force an extra half-hour.

An injury to Alphonse Areola then saw 20-year-old senior debutant Finlay Herrick thrown into the tie between the sticks for the shootout, and, while he saved from Joel Piroe, he could not keep the Irons in the tie.

Southampton remain the lowest-ranked side left in the competition and the only non-Premier League contender. They stunned Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal 2-1 on Saturday night to keep their campaign alive, quashing the Gunners’ treble dreams in the process.

The Saints will now bid to become the first finalist from outside the top flight since Cardiff City in 2008, but must get the better of Man City if they are to do so.

Semi-final ties will be played the weekend of April 25-26.

FA Cup semi-final draw in full

Chelsea vs Leeds

Man City vs Southampton

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