What has been the best FA Cup semi-final at the new Wembley?

Goals from Frederic Piquionne and Kevin-Prince Boateng in extra-time sent them through to the final, shocking Spurs, who later qualified for the Champions League for the first time.

Sadly, Portsmouth’s nightmare season didn’t end on a high as they were ultimately beaten 1-0 by Chelsea in the final.

Manchester City 1-0 Manchester United – 2011

A low-scoring game between two rivals, and two of the best sides in the country, doesn’t immediately scream ‘classic’.

But this FA Cup semi-final between City and United represented the turning point of the power struggle in Manchester.

Following years of living in the shadow of their neighbours, City had steadily improved thanks to backing from their new owners and they were threatening to infiltrate the ‘big four’.

Yaya Toure was among their marquee signings ahead of the 2010/11 season and it was the former Barcelona man who settled this tie at Wembley as he capitalised on a Michael Carrick error to charge through the United defence and slot past Edwin van der Sar.

City went on to beat Stoke in the final, with Toure the match-winner once again, and it delivered the club their first major trophy in 35 years.

And the rest is history as they won their first Premier League title the following season, winning 6-1 at Old Trafford in the process.

Chelsea 4-2 Tottenham – 2017

Sometimes the best games require little context and are simply packed with end-to-end action and stunning goals.

This London derby epitomised the term thriller as Chelsea and Spurs took a break from their battle for the title to play out an FA Cup semi-final at Wembley.

Four points separated the pair at the top of the Premier League but both managers appeared to release the shackles for their meeting as Chelsea took an early lead through a Willian free-kick.

Harry Kane soon struck back but Chelsea went into the break 2-1 up thanks to a second from Willian, this time from the spot.

An equaliser from Dele Alli shortly after half-time looked to put Spurs in the driving seat as they ramped up the pressure, looking to reach their first FA Cup final since 1991.

But it was Chelsea who eventually triumphed thanks to a strike from substitute Eden Hazard, before Nemanja Matic sealed the win with a breathtaking effort into the top corner from 30 yards.

The Blues continued to assert their dominance over Spurs as they went on to seal the Premier League title, but they missed out on the double after losing to Arsenal in the final.

Watford 3-2 Wolves – 2019

Both sides were enjoying remarkable Premier League seasons as they were locked in a battle to qualify for the Europa League and there was an extra spice to their semi-final, with an FA Cup win offering an alternative route into Europe.

Wolves had impressed in their first campaign back in the top-flight and it looked to be a straightforward victory for them as strikes from Matt Doherty and Raul Jimenez either side of half-time gave them a two-goal cushion.

Following Jimenez’ effort the Mexican striker retrieved a wrestler’s mask from behind the goal and his celebration may have sparked Watford into action.

Substitute Gerard Deulofeu gave the Hornets a lifeline with a beautiful curled chip with 11 minutes left on the clock and, deep into injury time, Troy Deeney fired home the equaliser from the spot after being tripped in the box by Leander Dendoncker.

And in extra-time, Deulofeu sealed the comeback with a deft finish beyond Wolves keeper John Ruddy.

Following the game, Deeney criticised Jimenez for donning the mask and labelled his opponent a ‘loser’.

But it was Wolves who would have the last laugh as they finished seventh to qualify for the Europa League, while Watford were humbled 6-0 by Manchester City in the biggest winning margin in the FA Cup final since 1903.

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