Leeds United reach FA Cup semi-finals after 39-year wait

London. Leeds United have secured a spot in the FA Cup semi-finals, ending a 39-year wait. In a thrilling match on Sunday, Daniel Farke's side defeated Premier League relegation rivals West Ham United 4-2 in a penalty shootout to advance to the final four.

The match went to penalties after ending in a 2-2 draw in regulation time, where Leeds emerged victorious. With this win, Leeds will now face eight-time winners Chelsea at Wembley Stadium for a place in the final.

This clash between Leeds and Chelsea will revive memories of the famous 1970 final, where Chelsea won the title in a replay. Leeds last reached the semi-finals in 1987 and have a history of winning the competition only once, in 1972.

On the other hand, defending runners-up Manchester City will face Championship side Southampton in the semi-finals. Southampton secured their meeting with City after stunning Premier League leaders Arsenal on Saturday.

For Southampton, who have won the FA Cup only once in 1976, the match against seven-time winners City is expected to be highly challenging. Both semi-final matches will be held at Wembley on the weekend of April 25 and 26.