Friday, March 24, 2006

Chelsea face Liverpool in Cup semi

The FA Cup draw has pitted favourites Chelsea with Liverpool as the top two in the hat came out together.
The winners of the Middlesbrough and Charlton Athletic replay will face West Ham.
Former Crystal Palace star Geoff Thomas conducted the draw at The FA's Soho Square headquarters.
"It's unbelievable," Sky Sports pundit Phil Thompson stated. "It's going to be an absolutely top match.
"Liverpool have come back into goalscoring form and are peaking at the right time. I predict Liverpool to win."
Thompson is convinced that the victors will deserve to lift the trophy in May.
"Without a doubt Chelsea or Liverpool, when they get to the final, they will be up for it. They won't be complacent at The Millennium Stadium in the FA Cup final."
Former Chelsea striker Tony Cascarino revealed he is keen for the big game to played at Villa Park.
The ties will be played at neutral venues, which have still to be confirmed.
FA Cup semi-finals:Chelsea v LiverpoolMiddlesbrough or Charlton v West HamTies to be played on Saturday April 22 and Sunday April 23.