Leeds United will play Chelsea at Wembley after reaching the FA Cup semi-finals for the first time in 39 years.<\/p>\n
Daniel Farke’s side beat Premier League relegation rivals West Ham 4-2 on penalties to progress after a thrilling 2-2 draw on Sunday.<\/p>\n
Last year’s beaten finalists Manchester City will take on Championship side Southampton in the other semi-final.<\/p>\n
The Saints, whose only FA Cup triumph was back in 1976, stunned Premier League leaders Arsenal on Saturday to set up the encounter with seven-time winners City.<\/p>\n
Leeds last reached the FA Cup last four in 1987, when they were beaten 3-2 by eventual winners Coventry City at Hillsborough, and lifted the trophy for the only time in 1972.<\/p>\n
Their meeting with eight-time winners Chelsea will also stir up memories of the 1970 showpiece between the sides, in which the Blues triumphed after a replay at Old Trafford – the first FA Cup final at that time to require one since 1912.<\/p>\n
This year’s ties will be played at Wembley on the weekend of 25-26 April.<\/p>\n
FA Cup semi-final ties:<\/p>\n
Manchester City v Southampton<\/p>\n
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