FA Cup: Coventry-Chelsea, Man City-Liverpool Set for Semis
Clash of the Titans
The FA Cup semi-finals are set, with English giants Manchester City taking on Liverpool and Coventry City battling Chelsea for a spot in the final.
Manchester City vs. Liverpool
Premier League leaders Manchester City will face a stern test against Liverpool, who have been in impressive form in recent months. The two sides have met twice already this season, with Liverpool winning 1-0 in the Community Shield and Man City triumphing 2-1 in the Premier League.
Coventry City vs. Chelsea
Championship side Coventry City will be hoping to cause an upset when they take on Chelsea, who have won the FA Cup a record eight times. Coventry are playing in their second ever FA Cup semi-final, while Chelsea are looking to reach their fourth final in the past five years.
Key Matchups
The FA Cup semi-finals will feature several key matchups between some of the world's best players. In the Manchester City-Liverpool clash, Kevin De Bruyne and Mohamed Salah will be the main threats for their respective teams. In the Coventry-Chelsea match, Callum O'Hare and Mason Mount will be looking to make an impact.
Road to the Final
Manchester City progressed to the semi-finals after beating Arsenal 1-0 in the quarter-finals, while Liverpool defeated Nottingham Forest 2-1. Coventry City stunned Premier League side Crystal Palace 3-2 in the last eight, while Chelsea saw off Middlesbrough 2-0. The FA Cup semi-finals will be played on Saturday, April 16, at Wembley Stadium. The winners will advance to the final on May 14, also at Wembley.
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