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Chelsea vs Leeds, Man City vs Southampton: FA Cup Semi-Final Draw Set

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Chelsea will face Leeds United in the FA Cup semi-finals, while Manchester City meets Championship side Southampton. Leeds, who defeated West Ham 3-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw, will play at Wembley for the first time since 1987. Southampton, having stunned Premier League leaders Arsenal 2-1, aim to halt City's bid for a fourth straight final appearance.

Chelsea, seeking their first FA Cup since 2018, will confront Leeds - a team that last won the competition in 1972. The Londoners' path included a dominant 7-0 victory over League One Port Vale. Meanwhile, Southampton's historic clash with Man City marks their first top-tier final since 1976, when they defeated Newcastle United.

Man City, aiming to extend their record eight consecutive semi-final appearances, face a daunting challenge against Southampton. The Championship club's 2023-24 season saw them secure promotion via a dramatic 3-2 playoff final win over Huddersfield. Both semi-finals will be played at Wembley on April 25-26, with fixtures for each team revealing tight Premier League schedules ahead of the crucial matches.

This draw revives a historic rivalry, as Leeds and Chelsea last met in the 1970 FA Cup final, which Chelsea won 1-0 after a replay. Southampton's 1976 triumph over Newcastle remains their only FA Cup success. With Man City having lost recent finals to Crystal Palace and Manchester United, Southampton's participation adds fresh intrigue to an already storied competition.