In a week when English involvement in European football competitions all but extinguished, Aston Villa the only survivors in the lowest ranked cup of the three, there was something innately miserable about the major FA Cup announcement from the FA and the Premier League.
Chelsea injury news as the Blues have two extra days to prepare for FA Cup semi-final clash with Manchester City
The latest Manchester City news as there is an injury worry over three key players ahead of the FA Cup semi-final against Chelsea at Wembley Stadium.