Manchester City and Liverpool potentially paired together in blockbuster FA Cup semi-final

The draw for the semi-finals of the FA Cup has thrown up a potential meeting between the top two teams in the Premier League, as Manchester City and Liverpool have been pulled out together. Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool have yet to advance to the semi-finals, as they face Nottingham Forest in the quarter-finals on Sunday evening, but have the incentive of a clash with Pep Guardiola’s City.

Ad/> City have stuttered a little recently, but returned to winning ways with a 4-1 mauling of Southampton in the FA Cup. The Emirates FA CupPalace batter Everton to reach FA Cup semi-finals4 HOURS AGO Liverpool and City have not met in the FA Cup since 2003, when Danny Murphy netted a penalty in a 1-0 win for the Reds.

The second semi-final will be a capital affair, as Chelsea have been paired with Crystal Palace. Chelsea put the off-field turmoil to one side to see off Middlesbrough, while Crystal Palace were easy winners over Everton.

FA Cup semi-final draw Manchester City v Nottingham Forest or Liverpool Chelsea v Crystal Palace Ties to be played at Wembley Stadium on either Saturday April 16 or Sunday April 17. The Emirates FA CupMan City ease past Southampton to reach last four4 HOURS AGO Premier League'My players and staff are privileged but we are concerned' — Tuchel20 HOURS AGO