FA CUP SEMI-FINAL

Arsenal v Chelsea (1715 BST)

Two months ago neither of these sides was sure the season was going to offer any silverware. Now, though, they are both in place to challenge on a number of fronts, which is a testimony to the strength of their respective squads.

Unusually of late Chelsea have been conceding goals, whilst Arsenal have defensive concerns of their own.

Drogba, with the bit between his teeth, and Lampard could be too much for Toure and Silvestre.

Verdict: 1-2

Man Utd v Everton (1600 BST)

Everton are always difficult to beat but I wonder if this fixture has maybe come a month too late for them as Manchester United look to have rediscovered some form after a minor blip.

The reuniting of Ferdinand and Vidic at the back galvanised United against Porto in the Champions League on Wednesday and with Jo cup-tied for Everton they will be lacking the kind of firepower that could test these two.

Verdict: 1-0