Chelsea vs Manchester City, FA Cup Semi-Final: Open Thread

Chelsea vs Manchester City, FA Cup Semi-Final: Open Thread
Chelsea vs Manchester City, FA Cup Semi-Final: Open Thread

Will it be Chelsea or Manchester City that will book a place in the FA Cup Final against Wigan Athletic?

Chelsea takes on Manchester City today at Wembley in a match where David Silva is out injured, which could have a devastating impact on Manchester City’s chances of making it through to the final.

Chelsea starting XI: Cech, Ivanovic, Luiz, Ramires, Mata, Oscar, Mikel, Hazard, Azpilicueta, Ba, Bertrand

Torres, Lampard and Terry are on the bench for the Blues.

Manchester City starting XI: Pantilimon, Zabaleta, Clichy, Kompany, Nastasic, Barry, Milner, Y Toure, Nasri, Aguero, Tevez

Based on Silva not playing combined with Chelsea’s prowess at Wembley and in cup tournaments, you have to give Chelsea the edge in this one.

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Here’s Rafa Benitez on Chelsea’s chances in their FA Cup Semi Final against Manchester City:

Before, during or after today’s FA Cup semi-final, join the conversation in the comments section below.

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