Leeds draw Chelsea, Man City face Southampton in FA Cup semi-finals

Leeds United will play Chelsea at Wembley after reaching the FA Cup semi-finals for the first time in 39 years. Daniel Farke’s side beat Premier League relegation rivals West Ham 4-2 on penalties to progress after a thrilling 2-2 draw on Sunday. Last year’s beaten finalists Manchester City will take on Championship side Southampton in the other semi-final. The Saints, whose only FA Cup triumph was back in 1976, stunned Premier League leaders Arsenal on Saturday.

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Southampton stun Arsenal to reach FA Cup semis

Arsenal were stung by a late goal from Southampton’s Shea Charles as the Premier League leaders fell to defeat in the FA Cup quarter-finals. The match was Arsenal’s first after their Carabao Cup final loss to Manchester City, despite Arsenal dominating possession it was Southampton who were the side to create the better chances. They were duly rewarded, with exuberant celebrations breaking out at full-time at St Mary’s.

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Newcastle open talks to sign Southampton keeper Ramsdale

Newcastle are in talks with Southampton over a move for goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale. The deal under discussion is for a loan with an option to buy. Personal terms are not expected to be a problem. There has been no official bid for Ramsdale at this stage. The Magpies have been searching for a ‘keeper to challenge their No 1 Nick Pope.

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Southampton sack manager Ivan Jurić following relegation

Southampton have reached an agreement with manager Ivan Juric to leave following relegation from the Premier League on Sunday. Juric was appointed as Russell Martin’s successor on an 18-month deal in December but has won just two of his 16 matches. Sunday’s 3-1 defeat at Tottenham consigned the rock-bottom Saints to the earliest relegation in Premier League history with eight games still to play.

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Dazzling Diallo hat-trick saves United’s blushes against Southampton

Amad Diallo scored a stunning late hat-trick as Manchester United turned what seemed certain to be a humiliating defeat into a thrilling victory over Southampton at Old Trafford. United appeared to be heading for a fourth consecutive top-flight home defeat after a Manuel Ugarte own goal gave Southampton the lead but Diallo’s dazzling display spared the home side’s blushes.

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