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Chelsea made hard work of the Cup tie but eventually came through with a 4-2 victory at Stamford Bridge
Chelsea beat Leicester City in the FA Cup quarter-finals this afternoon to join the final four.
Substitutes Carney Chukwuemeka and Noni Madueke scored in added time to save the Blues after they had let a two-goal lead slip during the second half.
Marc Cucurella and Cole Palmer gave Chelsea the lead at half-time – after Raheem Sterling had also missed a penalty – before Axel Disasi scored an incredible own goal to give Leicester a lifeline. The Foxes equalised but they had a player sent off, before finally folding in the final moments to let Chelsea off the hook.
Follow reaction from Chelsea v Leicester in the FA Cup quarter-finals below, and get the latest match odds and FA Cup tips here.
FULL-TIME: Chelsea 4-2 Leicester
With the first tie of the day done, we move to Manchester United vs Liverpool to decide the final team in the draw for the semi-finals. You can follow updates from that game on our live blog.
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FULL-TIME: Chelsea 4-2 Leicester
Palmer and Chukwuemeka are first to speak to the media.
Palmer says that the game was “hard work”, but Chelsea are “glad to get back to Wembley”.
Chukwuemeka adds that “Cole said to me before the game, if I come on, he will assist me and fair play. His IQ is amazing, I knew as soon as I played it, he would find me”.
“We wanted to win a trophy this season, now we’re in the last four, so hopefully we can still do that.”
FULL-TIME: Chelsea 4-2 Leicester
A mixed game from Chelsea overall, who were so comfortable at half-time and then again after the red card.
They made their own problems with the Disasi own goal, and things briefly looked like they might have got worse, but their big players performed well.
Excellent game from Gusto in particular, while Gallagher and Palmer were their usually reliable selves. Chukwuemeka was excellent when he came on too.
Not a great afternoon for Sterling, but he certainly remains one of England’s most reliable talents. He just needs to keep his head up, as he’ll be at the centre of things if Chelsea are to have a good end to the season.
FULL-TIME: Chelsea 4-2 Leicester
FULL-TIME! That goal was almost the final kick of the game, and Chelsea are in yet another cup semi-final.
Comiserations for Leicester, who’ll feel like they could have got something before the red, but they pay the price for poor defending. They’ve shown the quality that the Championship possesses though.
GOAL! Chelsea 4-2 Leicester
97 mins: GOAL! Madueke puts it to bed with a fantastic solo effort.
He picks it up midway into the Leicester half, skips past two challenges and gets the shot away. It is slightly deflected off Justin, and loops past the ‘keeper into the far corner.
Chelsea 2-2 Leicester
96 mins: A Chelsea free-kick is hit into the wall. They win a corner after some good work from Chilwell, but they’re in no rush to take it.
Chelsea 2-2 Leicester
94 mins: Chelsea are looking to put the game to bed, with another nice interchange between Palmer and Chukwuemeka, but it’s blocked. Leicester can’t really get out of their half.
Gusto is awarded man-of-the-match.
GOAL! Chelsea 3-2 Leicester
92 mins: GOAL! Chukwuemeka surely wins it!
The Englishman initiates a give-and-go with Palmer in the box, and Palmer flicks it into his path on the one-two. Chukwuemeka slips it past the keeper with an accomplished finish into the far corner.
91 mins: We’re into the eight minutes of added time. Chilwell has replaced Cucurella.
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