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2020/21 FA Cup
Semi-Final
Chelsea FC v Manchester City
Wembley Stadium
London, England
Saturday, 17 April 2020
Kick-Off is at 18h30
Chelsea FC will square off with Manchester City in a
FA Cup semi-final match at the Wembley Stadium on April 17.
The Blues booked their place in this stage after securing a 2-0 win over fellow Premier League club Sheffield United in a quarter-final match on March 21.
Prior to that, Chelsea had eliminated League Two side Morecambe, Championship clubs Luton Town and Barnsley from the tournament.
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The Blues will be the hosts and they have won their last five games as the hosts in this competition.
Thomas Tuchel, the Chelsea manager, has mentioned his admiration for his City counterpart Pep Guardiola ahead of their clash in the FA Cup.
“When I understood more about football, there was Pep & Barcelona. They taught me everything about this game," Tuchel said.
"That you can play nice and still win the game and still be humble. You can attack and still be intense in defending.
"I’m very happy to compete against Pep, to be in contact with him and to listen to him. A big influence. Whenever I watch his teams play I feel like I can learn something about football.”
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Meanwhile, City advanced to the semi-finals after claiming a 2-0 victory over their Premier League rivals Everton in a quarter-final game on March 20.
The Citizens also eliminated Championship clubs Birmingham City and Swansea City and League Two side Cheltenham Town from the FA Cup.
City will be the visitors and they have won their last matches as the visitors in this competition.
The last time Chelsea and City met in the FA Cup was on 21 February 2016.
Chelsea proved too strong for City as the Blues emerged 5-1 winners in the fifth round match which was played at Stamford Bridge.
Head-to-Head stats (Last five competitive matches)
Matches - 5
Chelsea - 1
City - 4
Draws - 0
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