By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Chelsea battled to a 4-2 victory against Leicester City, booking their spot in the FA Cup semi-finals.
It was the first meeting between the two side since Leicester’s win in the 2021 final at Wembley.
Chelsea led 2-0 after the break through goals from Marc Cucurella and Cole Palmer.
Leicester City rallied back after the break courtesy of an own goal from Axel Disasi and Stephen Mavididi.
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Chelsea however sealed their place in the semi-finals through two late goals from substitutes Carney Chukwuemeka and Noni Madueke.