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The FA Cup Drama Unfolds: Manchester City vs. Chelsea Clash and Controversy Over Replays

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Don't miss the intense showdown between Manchester City and Chelsea in the FA Cup semifinal! Plus, find out why the decision to abolish replays has stirred up heated debates in the football world.

The FA Cup semifinals are ablaze with anticipation as Manchester City and Chelsea prepare to face off at Wembley for a shot at the final. Fans are on the edge of their seats as the two football giants battle it out in a high-stakes clash. The tension is palpable as both teams aim to secure their place in the prestigious FA Cup final.

Amidst the excitement, controversy brews over the FA's decision to abolish replays in the tournament. This move has sparked outrage among clubs, with some threatening to boycott the FA Cup in protest. The debate rages on as critics question the implications of scrapping replays on the integrity and tradition of the historic competition.

The FA Cup, known for its rich history and thrilling upsets, now finds itself at a crossroads. Will the abolition of replays mark a new chapter for the tournament, or could it spell the beginning of the end for this iconic event? Football enthusiasts around the world eagerly await the outcome of both the matches on the field and the discussions off it.

In a surprising twist, Darlington FC reminisces about their memorable experience with FA Cup replays in 2019, highlighting the charm and excitement such matches bring to the game. Meanwhile, the FA faces backlash from EFL clubs over the decision, further escalating the tension surrounding the tournament's future.

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Manchester City vs Chelsea live updates: FA Cup semi-final team ... (The Athletic)

Follow all the action as holders Manchester City meet Chelsea at Wembley in the first FA Cup semi-final.

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Club statement: FA Cup replays (Mansfield Town)

Mansfield Town Football Club was left bitterly disappointed to learn of the decision taken by the FA and the Premier League to abolish replays in the ...

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LIVE: Manchester City vs Chelsea – FA Cup semifinal (Aljazeera.com)

Follow our updates as Manchester City face Chelsea at Wembley for a place in the FA Cup final.

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Where to watch Manchester City vs. Chelsea live stream: FA Cup ... (CBSSports.com)

It is FA Cup semifinals weekend in England which means both of the final four games taking place in London at Wembley.

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Manchester City vs Chelsea LIVE: FA Cup semi-final team news ... (The Independent)

Follow the action as Manchester City take on Chelsea in the FA Cup semi-finals.

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Scrapping replays could be the beginning of the end for the FA Cup ... (The Spectator Australia)

Is time running out for the oldest knock-out tournament of them all? The FA cup's obituary has been written a few times in recent years but the much-loved…

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Darlington FC statement: FA Cup replays - News (Darlington Football Club)

From our own special experience in 2019 when we drew at Walsall in the first round and then enjoyed televised coverage of the replay at Blackwell Meadows, we ...

FA and EFL disagree over abolition of FA Cup replays (CGTN)

The Football Association (FA) of England, the country's football governing body, released a statement on Friday to defend the decision to abolish replays of ...

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CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT FOLLOWING CHANGES TO FA CUP ... (Barnet FC)

In January 1994, just a few months before I bought Barnet FC, we drew with Chelsea in the FA Cup and earnt a money spinning replay at Stamford Bridge. This ...

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Furious EFL clubs threaten to boycott FA Cup over replay axe as ... (Mirror.co.uk)

The decision to remove replays from the FA Cup from the first round onwards has been met with anger from a number of clubs who claim they were not consulted ...

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Watch FA Cup Semifinal Soccer: Livestream Man City vs. Chelsea ... (CNET)

Having seen their reign as UEFA Champions League holders ended in midweek, Man City will be keen not to lose their grip on another piece of silverware as ...

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Millwall chief Steve Kavanagh accuses FA of 'disgusting' deflection ... (Football.London)

The FA have come under fire for their decision to scrap FA Cup replays, with Millwall chief executive Steve Kavanagh accusing the governing body of trying ...

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Why scrapping FA Cup replays might be a good idea - despite the ... (3 Added Minutes)

The decision to scrap FA Cup replays from next year makes sense in many ways - but there are major financial concerns to be addressed.

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Manchester City v Chelsea: FA Cup semi-final – live (The Guardian)

Minute-by-minute report: Join Scott Murray for all the action from Wembley, as the holders bid to bounce back against Chelsea.

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Erling Haaland is left OUT of Man City's squad for their FA Cup semi ... (Daily Mail)

Erling Haaland has been left out of Manchester City's squad for their FA Cup semi-final tie against Chelsea at Wembley.

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City make four changes for FA Cup semi-final with Chelsea (Manchester City FC)

Pep Guardiola has made four changes from the Champions League game with Real Madrid for today's FA Cup semi-final with Chelsea.

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Man Utd potential Emirates FA Cup final opponents confirmed after ... (Manchester United)

United and Coventry now know which team lies in wait, following Saturday's semi-final at Wembley.

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Silva atones for pen miss as Man City make FA Cup final (Blue Mountains Gazette)

Bernardo Silva has made up for his dismal penalty shootout miss against Real Madrid by firing Manchester City...

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Late Silva goal sends Man City into FA Cup final (BBC News)

City remain on course for another double of Premier League and FA Cup and will now face either arch-rivals Manchester United or Championship side Coventry City ...

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Maidstone's FA Cup heroics restored faith in football (Watford Observer)

I wrote recently about quitting things I love (downhill mountain biking and playing five-a-side football). Another consideration, which pains me to…

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Man City looked tired, but they're FA Cup finalists anyway - ESPN (ESPN Australia)

Disheartened by their Champions League exit, a sluggish Man City side still found a way to push past Chelsea into the FA Cup final.

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'It's unacceptable': City boss explodes in rant as star banishes CL ... (Fox Sports)

'It's unacceptable': City boss explodes in rant as star banishes CL demons in FA Cup nailbiter.

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Silva atones for pen miss as Man City make FA Cup final (The Northern Daily Leader)

Bernardo Silva has made up for his dismal penalty shootout miss against Real Madrid by firing Manchester City...

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Manchester City 1-0 Chelsea: FA Cup semi-final player ratings (The Guardian)

Jack Grealish, Kevin De Bruyne and match-winner Bernardo Silva impressed – but Nicolas Jackson definitely did not.

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Guardiola slams schedule as Man City make FA Cup final (Illawarra Mercury)

Bernardo Silva has made up for his dismal penalty shootout miss against Real Madrid by firing Manchester City...

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Pep Guardiola slams 'unacceptable' FA Cup scheduling after tight ... (Optus Sport)

Pep Guardiola admitted it was “unacceptable” that Manchester City's 1-0 FA Cup semi-final win over Chelsea was scheduled for less than 72 hours after their ...

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Guardiola slams schedule as Man City make FA Cup final (Blue Mountains Gazette)

Bernardo Silva has made up for his dismal penalty shootout miss against Real Madrid by firing Manchester City...

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Guardiola rips 'unacceptable' FA Cup decision (Wide World of Sports)

Legendary manager Pep Guardiola blasted English football's schedule makers after Manchester City kept their...

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Reader's Corner: An FA Cup replay made me a Sunderland ... (Roker Report)

"The decision to scrap FA Cup replays is a disgrace. It is the latest step in the destruction of the FA Cup, the greatest, traditional, club football ...

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