FA Cup semi-final: Dates and draws confirmed after Manchester United beat West Ham
The final four for this season's edition of the historic tournament are now known
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Your support makes all the difference.The FA Cup semi-finalists are now confirmed following Manchester United's 2-1 win over West Ham in their sixth round replay at Upton Park.
Goals from Marcus Rashford and Marouane Fellaini were enough to send Louis van Gaal's side through, despite James Tomkins late goal for the hosts.
Manchester United will take on Everton in the first of the two semi-finals at Wembley. They will meet on Saturday April 23, with the match kicking off at 5.15pm.
On Sunday April 24 Crystal Palace play Watford in the other semi-final. That match kicks off at 4pm.
The winners of the two semi-finals will meet in the final at Wembley on Saturday May 21.
Manchester United have won the FA Cup 11 times in their history, but not since 2004. Their opponents Everton have lifted the trophy five times.
Neither Crystal Palace or Watford have ever won the competition - but both have made one previous appearance in the final. Crystal Palace were beaten by Manchester United in 1990 after a replay was required. Watford lost 2-0 to Everton in 1984.
CONFIRMED SEMI-FINAL TIES...
Everton vs Manchester - Saturday April 23 - 5.15pm
Crystal Palace vs Watford - Saturday May 21 - 4pm
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