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Tashan Deniran-Alleyne

FA Cup semi-final draw simulated: Chelsea could get Manchester United as Man City land dream tie

Chelsea don't have to wait too long to discover their FA Cup semi-final opponents.

Thomas Tuchel's side were not at their best against Sheffield United but took the lead when Oliver Norwood turned into his own net and it took until the 90th minute for Hakim Ziyech to make the game safe.

Therefore, all eyes are on who stands in Chelsea's way of reaching successive FA Cup finals.

The semi-final draw will be held at roughly around 5.45pm this afternoon - at half-time of the last quarter-final tie between Manchester United and Leicester City.

As a reward for beating the Blades, the Blues will be ball number four.

So who could Chelsea get?

We used a knockout stage simulator to determine who the Blues, as well as Southampton, Manchester City, and the winners of the Leicester vs Man United tie.

And the results were fascinating.

In a potential repeat of last season's semi-final, Chelsea could face Man United - as long as they overcome the Foxes at the King Power Stadium later today.

That left Man City drawing Southampton in what would be a dream tie for Pep Guardiola's side given they have already completed a Premier League double over the Saints this season.

Simulated FA Cup semi-final draw in full:

Leicester City or Manchester United vs Chelsea

Southampton vs Manchester City

*Ties to be played over the weekend of April 17/18.

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