Manchester United v Chelsea: FA Cup semi-final – live!

• Updates from the 6pm BST kick-off at Wembley
• Lampard wary United will punish Chelsea’s flaws
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5.18pm BST

“Not happy with the defensive set up just announced by Solskjaer,” says Neil Carter. “Essentially seven defensive players on the pitch! It’s clear where his priorities lie for the run in.”


And quite right too, in my opinion. Also, the 3-4-1-2 worked very well in the league at Stamford Bridge. I think it’s an understandable team selection, especially given the schedule.

5.01pm BST

Both manager have made multipple changes, and it looks like both have switched to a back three. United used that system successfully when they won at Stamford Bridge in the league in February.

Manchester United (3-4-1-2) de Gea; Lindelof, Bailly, Maguire; Wan-Bissaka, Fred, Matic, Williams; Fernandes; James, Rashford.
Substitutes: Romero, Pogba, Mata, Martial, Pereira, Fosu-Mensah, Ighalo, Greenwood, The Scottish Player.

4.05pm BST

Hello and welcome to the final part of the catchily titled Manchester United v Chelsea FA Cup Business End Quadrilogy. They met in the quarter-finals in 2017, the final in 2018 and the fifth round in 2019. Now they will complete the set by playing each other in the semi-finals.

It’s a fascinating match for all kinds of reasons: United could beat Chelsea for the fourth time this season, both clubs are rebuilding under a club legend and are two steps away from a first trophy, they are in a simultaneous battle to finish in the top four and qualify for the Champions League. And, best of all, there’s been just a hint of needle in the build-up. One way or another, this should be fine Sunday evening entertainment.

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