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Chelsea vs. Manchester City: FA Cup Semi-Final Preview
Chelsea and Manchester City set to face off in the first FA Cup semi-final at Wembley Stadium
Chelsea and Manchester City are set to face off in the first FA Cup semi-final at Wembley Stadium on Saturday, April 16, 2023. The match will be broadcast live on BBC One and will kick off at 5:30 PM BST.
Chelsea are the defending champions, having beaten Liverpool in the final last year. They will be looking to reach their third FA Cup final in four years.
Manchester City are the Premier League champions and will be looking to add the FA Cup to their trophy cabinet. They have won the FA Cup six times, most recently in 2019.
Key Players
- Chelsea: Kepa Arrizabalaga, Thiago Silva, Ben Chilwell, Mason Mount, Kai Havertz
- Manchester City: Ederson, Ruben Dias, Joao Cancelo, Kevin De Bruyne, Erling Haaland
Predictions
Chelsea and Manchester City are two of the best teams in England and the match is expected to be a close one. However, Manchester City are the slight favorites to win the match, given their superior form in recent months.
Here are some predictions for the match:
- Manchester City to win 2-1
- Erling Haaland to score the winning goal
- Chelsea to give Manchester City a tough game