FA Cup semi-final buildup, plus crunch games at both ends of the Premier League – matchday live

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Hello, good morning and welcome to another Matchday live! We have plenty to look forward to this afternoon, from Premier League fixtures to Championship and EFL match-ups.

We also have a WSL game to preview as well as a Women’s Champions League semi-final and an FA Cup semi-final.


In the Prem, Fulham host Aston Villa at lunchtime.

Everton then travel to face West Ham at the London Stadium, already-relegated Wolves take on Tottenham and Liverpool face Crystal Palace.

And in the late fixture, Arsenal will be looking to return to the top of the table with a win over Newcastle.

But before we look ahead to those fixtures, let’s recap what happened at the Stadium of Light last night…