Today's FA Cup semifinal match between Chelsea and Manchester City will capture the attention of soccer fans across the globe.
Manchester City have steamrolled through the competition thus far in the tournament, outscoring opponents 13-0 in just four matches. If there is a club capable of overturning City's favorable fortune, however, it's Chelsea, who have won four of the last six FA Cup tournaments.
City may have to do without the services of David Silva for the match today, who hasn't been completely ruled out by manager Roberto Mancini, but has instead been listed as a game time decision. His counterpart, Rafa Benitez, will likely opt to start Ryan Betrand at left-back in the absence of Ashley Cole, who is still nursing an injured hamstring.
Both clubs have claimed the trophy in the past two seasons, and with disappointing performances in the Premier League and Champions League spoiling expectations so far this season, winning the FA Cup tournament stands as the last chance for either club to "save" their season.
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