FA reveal Wembley cup semi-final date for Arsenal clashes with Man Utd and Chelsea tie

THE FA have confirmed the dates for the semi-finals of the FA Cup after fan criticism of the scheduling delay.

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Arsenal are back at Wembley for the semi-final

Current holders Arsenal, will face Reading on April 18 at Wembley, with kick off at 5.20pm on BBC One.

The teams in the second semi-final are yet to be confirmed as Blackburn Rovers and Liverpool will play their quarter-final replay on April 8.

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The winner of the tie will face Aston Villa at Wembley on April 19, with kick off at 3pm on BT Sport.

It was announced that the semi-finalists, will receive an initial club ticket allocation of 31,500.

The scheduling of Arsenal's Saturday clash with Reading could also pose issues for the Metropolitan police with Chelsea due to kick off against Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on the same day, ten minutes later.

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