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FA Cup draw LIVE: Manchester United, Chelsea, Man City and Coventry learn semi-final fate

The semi-finals will be played at Wembley Stadium with the ties decided after the final quarter-final of the round Manchester United v Liverpool

Jamie Braidwood
Sunday 17 March 2024 17:34 EDT
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Manchester United will play Coventry City in the FA Cup semi-finals after knocking out Liverpool at Old Trafford, in one of the most dramatic finishes to a match in the competition’s storied history. The holders Manchester City will take on Chelsea in the other semi-final - with a repeat of last season’s FA Cup final, between City and United, still a possibility.

Amad Diallo’s 120th minute winner in extra time ended Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp’s hopes of winning the quadruple, after the Reds had been minutes away from Wembley. Marcus Rashford scored a 112th minute equaliser, before Erik ten Hag’s side progressed.

Earlier today, Chelsea defeated 10-man Leicester in a six-goal thriller at Stamford Bridge, as Mauricio Pochettino’s side returned to Wembley after their defeat in the Carabao Cup final earlier this season.

Yesterday, the holders Manchester City – chasing an unprecedented double treble – beat Newcastle 2-0 to book their place in the last four, after Coventry City reached the semi-finals following their stunning comeback victory over Wolves.

The FA Cup semi-final ties will be played on the weekend of 20 April, with both matches taking place at Wembley Stadium.

Chelsea 2-2 Leicester – 70 mins

An extraordinary game is unfolding at Stamford Bridge, featuring a penalty miss, an incredible own goal and an unlikely comeback by Leicester. You can follow all the action here:

Chelsea v Leicester LIVE: FA Cup latest score and goals updates

The Blues and Foxes battle it out for a place in the FA Cup semi-finals at Wembley

Lawrence Ostlere17 March 2024 14:16

Manchester United handed triple injury boost ahead of Liverpool FA Cup quarter-final

The FA Cup is United’s last chance of winning silverware this season, while Ten Hag’s side have the opportunity to deny Liverpool and Klopp their hopes of winning the quadruple in a huge game at Old Trafford.

Ten Hag has bemoaned United’s injury list throughout the season but said he had received some positive news before facing Liverpool with Hojlund, Maguire and right back Wan-Bissaka in contention.

“We had a good week,” Ten Hag said. “The players you mention returned on the pitch. Partly at the start of the week and today we had a session and they were all training.

“We have tomorrow one session. Of course, we have to see how they recover from this but it looks good.”

Lawrence Ostlere17 March 2024 14:08

Manchester United handed triple injury boost ahead of Liverpool FA Cup quarter-final

Manchester United could be boosted by the return of Rasmus Hojlund, Harry Maguire and Aaron Wan-Bissaka when they face Liverpool in the FA Cup quarter-finals on Sunday.

Hojlund had scored in six games in a row for United before suffering an injury following the 2-1 win at Luton last month, leaving Erik ten Hag without a recognised striker.

Maguire has missed the club’s last three games and his return comes as United confirmed centre-back Jonny Evans had been “nursing a minor issue” in recent matches.

Rasmus Hojlund could be back to start the game
Rasmus Hojlund could be back to start the game (Getty Images)
Lawrence Ostlere17 March 2024 14:01

Half-time: Chelsea 2-0 Leicester

Chelsea are putting on a show at Stamford Bridge with two first-half goals via Marc Cucurella and Cole Palmer, and they should have had a third but Raheem Sterling missed from the penalty spot.

It’s going to be a long second half for Leicester City.

Marc Cucurella celebrates after putting Chelsea in front against Leicester
Marc Cucurella celebrates after putting Chelsea in front against Leicester (AP)
Wout Faes looks on after Leicester concede a second goal
Wout Faes looks on after Leicester concede a second goal (Getty Images)
Lawrence Ostlere17 March 2024 13:44

HALF TIME! Chelsea 2-0 Leicester

Chelsea have one foot in the semi-final draw, but they could have been out of sight against Leicester at Stamford Bridge as the half-time whistle sounds.

Marc Cucurella’s first Chelsea goal gave the hosts the lead, but Raheem Sterling missed from the sitter from the penalty spot and then a one-on-one.

The winger made it for it, though, as he set up Cole Palmer’s 14th goal of the season after a darting run to the byline and swift cut-back.

It means Chelsea are in complete control at the break.

(REUTERS)
Jamie Braidwood17 March 2024 13:35

How to watch Manchester United v Liverpool

The FA Cup quarter-final will kick off at 3:30pm GMT today.

It will be shown live on ITV 1 and STV 1, with coverage kicking from 2:45pm. It will also be shown on ITV X.

If you’re travelling abroad and want to watch major sporting events, you might need a VPN to unblock your streaming app. Our VPN round-up is here to help and includes deals on VPNs in the market. Viewers using a VPN need to make sure that they comply with any local regulations where they are, and also with the terms of their service provider.

Lawrence Ostlere17 March 2024 13:12

Chelsea v Leicester City

Chelsea and Leicester are under way at Stamford Bridge.

Follow all the goals and latest updates here:

Chelsea v Leicester LIVE: FA Cup team news and line-ups

The Blues and Foxes battle it out for a place in the FA Cup semi-finals at Wembley

Lawrence Ostlere17 March 2024 12:47

Gary O’Neil disgusted by Mark Robins’ behaviour in front of Wolves ball boy

“I was disappointed, I waited for Mark downstairs and spoke to him because I was really respectful at the end, having lost a massive game, waited for them to finish their celebrations, shook everyone’s hands, congratulated them on a real good performance, reaching Wembley and what a fantastic achievement it was,” O’Neil said.

“And he apologised, but to celebrate in a young boy’s face like that I thought was disgusting, the boy is really upset. It shouldn’t happen, but I don’t have too much to say about it because we have lost and it’s going to seem bitter.

“But I thought it was really important to speak to Mark about it because they are just kids doing a job.”

Robins was regretful afterwards and admitted to letting his emotions get the better of him.

He said: “I have an apology to make, before the winner went in, the ball boy has the ball, a young kid, so I am apologising to him, he has the ball in his hand, drops it and walks away smiling.

“It really annoyed me, but he’s a kid, at the end of the day I have reacted, we scored the goal and I went and celebrated in front of him.

“I apologise to him. I do not show emotion very often and before that happened I apologise to him, I don’t show emotion very often but that is what the FA Cup does to you. I apologise to him unreservedly to him.”

Coventry’s Haji Wright celebrates scoring their third goal (Mike Egerton/PA)
Coventry’s Haji Wright celebrates scoring their third goal (Mike Egerton/PA) (PA Wire)

Lawrence Ostlere17 March 2024 12:28

Gary O’Neil disgusted by Mark Robins’ behaviour in front of Wolves ball boy

Wolves boss Gary O’Neil described the behaviour of Coventry counterpart Mark Robins “disgusting” after he celebrated his side’s remarkable FA Cup quarter-final win in the face of a 13-year-old ball boy.

The Championship outfit stunned their Premier League opponents with two goals in added time to seal a 3-2 victory and book a first semi-final in this competition since they won it in 1987.

It was after Haji Wright’s winner at the death that Robins showed a rare sight of emotion by celebrating in front of a ball boy, who had irked him moments before.

Robins offered an unprompted apology in his press conference after the game, but O’Neil said the teenager was left distressed.

Gary O’Neil’s side missed out on a trip to Wembley (Nick Potts/PA)
Gary O’Neil’s side missed out on a trip to Wembley (Nick Potts/PA) (PA Wire)
Lawrence Ostlere17 March 2024 12:12

Chelsea vs Leicester City

The first of today’s quarter-finals takes place at Stamford Bridge between a struggling Chelsea side and Championship high-flyers Leicester City.

Kick-off is at 12.45pm, and it can be watched live on BBC One. Our live blog is already live ahead of the match, with team news expected in around 15 minutes.

You can follow that match here.

Chelsea v Leicester LIVE: FA Cup team news and line-ups

The Blues and Foxes battle it out for a place in the FA Cup semi-finals at Wembley

Chris Wilson17 March 2024 11:30

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