The Road to Wembley

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0:00:15 > 0:00:16Football is theatre.

0:00:16 > 0:00:20Turn on the lights, send in the crowds, let the music play

0:00:20 > 0:00:22and the people sing.

0:00:25 > 0:00:27ORGAN PLAYS

0:00:31 > 0:00:33Football is theatre.

0:00:33 > 0:00:38Soak up the drama, feel the tension, witness the magic

0:00:38 > 0:00:41and tell tales of giants to be killed.

0:00:41 > 0:00:44Do you want some? I'll give it to you.

0:00:44 > 0:00:48Football is theatre. The FA Cup is variety.

0:00:48 > 0:00:52One of our supporters thought, "Why don't we get an inflatable llama?"

0:00:52 > 0:00:53And it just went from there.

0:00:53 > 0:00:56Characters, emotions, colourful society,

0:00:56 > 0:00:59working class men against millionaires,

0:00:59 > 0:01:03minnows battling it out for a chance in the spotlight.

0:01:08 > 0:01:12The spotlight was already shining on Salford City.

0:01:12 > 0:01:13Time for the opening act.

0:01:19 > 0:01:21Hi!

0:01:21 > 0:01:24Life at Salford City had already become a soap opera -

0:01:24 > 0:01:26even before the first round appearance.

0:01:26 > 0:01:28You got to make the tea, you got to make the coffee.

0:01:28 > 0:01:30- You know what I mean? - You don't do that here.

0:01:30 > 0:01:32I'm not as good as you, though, am I?

0:01:32 > 0:01:33No, you'll never be as good as me.

0:01:33 > 0:01:34Hot chocolate.

0:01:34 > 0:01:38With matriarchal figures capturing the nation's hearts

0:01:38 > 0:01:41and the class of '92 bringing a touch of glamour

0:01:41 > 0:01:44to an ordinary setting, it made for gripping viewing.

0:01:46 > 0:01:47But when the seventh tier team

0:01:47 > 0:01:49was paired with League Two Notts County,

0:01:49 > 0:01:52the oldest football club in the world,

0:01:52 > 0:01:55it's not about whether the toilets get an extra lick of paint

0:01:55 > 0:01:59or the burger van's been renovated, this was about football.

0:02:01 > 0:02:04The moment has finally arrived for Salford City,

0:02:04 > 0:02:07currently fourth in the Northern Premier League Premier Division,

0:02:07 > 0:02:11against Notts County, 15th in League Two.

0:02:13 > 0:02:17Here's James Poole curling it towards the back post - and Webber.

0:02:19 > 0:02:24Danny Webber, their top scorer, and it could be a golden goal.

0:02:26 > 0:02:30Richie Allen, looking for some support, the substitute.

0:02:30 > 0:02:33Oh, and he's beaten all three of them.

0:02:33 > 0:02:36Allen again. Oh, what a goal!

0:02:38 > 0:02:41Richie Allen, the substitute.

0:02:42 > 0:02:44A magical moment of history.

0:02:44 > 0:02:47Wherever this Salford City story takes them,

0:02:47 > 0:02:52this is a chapter they will never, ever forget.

0:02:52 > 0:02:56And the FA Cup has provided it yet again.

0:02:56 > 0:02:58A nation-gripping first round victory

0:02:58 > 0:03:02was watched by 3.5 million people.

0:03:02 > 0:03:06A thrilling new story arc to this Salford screenplay.

0:03:06 > 0:03:09That's put faith back into me in terms of football.

0:03:09 > 0:03:13That epitomises what football is about, what the FA Cup is about.

0:03:13 > 0:03:18- THEY CHANT:- ..and we're going to Wembley. Wembley! Wembley!

0:03:18 > 0:03:21But the first round drama was not exclusive to Moor Lane.

0:03:21 > 0:03:24Chesham in the yellow shirts are breaking at the other end.

0:03:24 > 0:03:26There's a shot on goal from Blake.

0:03:26 > 0:03:27Oh, he's scored!

0:03:27 > 0:03:28Chesham are in front.

0:03:30 > 0:03:33And Rovers have been knocked out of the FA Cup

0:03:33 > 0:03:37by Southern Premier League Chesham United.

0:03:37 > 0:03:41Barnsley in the black shirts. Now defending.

0:03:41 > 0:03:45Crowther winning the loose ball. Crowther may go all the way.

0:03:45 > 0:03:47It's a fine save, but it's in.

0:03:47 > 0:03:50Altrincham are at it again in the FA Cup.

0:03:52 > 0:03:56Another non-league success story was being written at Crewe.

0:03:56 > 0:03:59Strevens looks to send the keeper the wrong way, and he does.

0:03:59 > 0:04:02Ben Strevens. Historic win for Eastleigh against League One Crewe.

0:04:02 > 0:04:05They've only gone and done it.

0:04:11 > 0:04:18Magic - the use of special powers to make the impossible possible.

0:04:18 > 0:04:21The FA Cup is often described in that way.

0:04:21 > 0:04:28It has an unusual quality that encourages the extraordinary.

0:04:32 > 0:04:35Round 2 is magical for many small clubs.

0:04:35 > 0:04:39One win away from the highly anticipated third round draw,

0:04:39 > 0:04:42an opportunity for a glamorous tie.

0:04:42 > 0:04:44Don't show me, please do show the camera.

0:04:44 > 0:04:46Show everybody else, they can all see. I won't look.

0:04:46 > 0:04:49Northern Premier League side Stourbridge

0:04:49 > 0:04:51were ready to believe in the unbelievable.

0:04:51 > 0:04:54- One more time if you could, say stop.- Stop.- And push them for me.

0:04:54 > 0:04:56Where do you think it is now?

0:04:56 > 0:04:58No way.

0:04:58 > 0:05:00LAUGHTER

0:05:03 > 0:05:05Could Stourbridge repeat the trick?

0:05:05 > 0:05:08National League Premier side Eastleigh hoped not.

0:05:08 > 0:05:09At least one non-league team

0:05:09 > 0:05:13would find themselves in Round 3's magic hat.

0:05:15 > 0:05:17What can Eastleigh do here?

0:05:18 > 0:05:23Payne drives it across. Towards goal, saved by the keeper, it's in.

0:05:23 > 0:05:26And Eastleigh are in front through James Constable.

0:05:31 > 0:05:35Constable in towards Strevens. Strevens across goal.

0:05:35 > 0:05:38This is Payne, 2-0.

0:05:38 > 0:05:40And it is Eastleigh who create history.

0:05:40 > 0:05:44The Hampshire club through to the third round of the FA Cup

0:05:44 > 0:05:46for the first time in their history.

0:05:46 > 0:05:50Eastleigh's FA Cup flame's still burning bright.

0:05:50 > 0:05:53For Stourbridge, hope's extinguished.

0:05:54 > 0:05:56The mystically-named Whitehawk

0:05:56 > 0:05:59were trailing for most of their Round 2 match

0:05:59 > 0:06:01against Dagenham & Redbridge,

0:06:01 > 0:06:04but the Hawks conjured up a moment to remember.

0:06:04 > 0:06:06Time almost up. Whitehawk's still pressing.

0:06:08 > 0:06:09It's another good ball in,

0:06:09 > 0:06:13and this time the equaliser arrives in stoppage time.

0:06:13 > 0:06:16It's dreamland for Whitehawk.

0:06:16 > 0:06:22They're into the third round draw for the first time in their history.

0:06:26 > 0:06:30- Number 16.- Number 16, Everton.

0:06:30 > 0:06:35- 63.- And Everton get Dagenham & Redbridge or Whitehawk.

0:06:36 > 0:06:39The golden prospect of a glamour trip to Goodison

0:06:39 > 0:06:42gave the replay added sparkle.

0:06:43 > 0:06:46Robinson getting in behind down the right-hand side

0:06:46 > 0:06:49with Mills waiting in the middle to put Whitehawk ahead.

0:06:49 > 0:06:52And they're already dreaming of Goodison Park.

0:06:54 > 0:06:58Great turn - and a goal, as well. Beautifully done.

0:06:59 > 0:07:01Cureton here and there it is!

0:07:01 > 0:07:05Pass arriving, Dagenham & Redbridge go ahead.

0:07:05 > 0:07:07There's more to do for Cousins -

0:07:07 > 0:07:11he came for that and went for it again - and they're level.

0:07:11 > 0:07:15Whitehawk get out of jail in stoppage time again.

0:07:15 > 0:07:20The non-leaguers refusing to disappear from the competition.

0:07:20 > 0:07:23Extra time was needed.

0:07:23 > 0:07:25Another set piece to defend.

0:07:27 > 0:07:29It's a goal.

0:07:29 > 0:07:31Back in front again.

0:07:31 > 0:07:33After a big, big fight tonight

0:07:33 > 0:07:36it's Dagenham & Redbridge who get the trip to Everton

0:07:36 > 0:07:38in the third round.

0:07:38 > 0:07:41Dreams vanished for Whitehawk.

0:07:41 > 0:07:43Another sleight of hand trick from the old trophy.

0:07:47 > 0:07:49Round 3 of the Cup

0:07:49 > 0:07:52is where the tournament really grabs the attention.

0:07:52 > 0:07:55The elite are thrust into centre stage,

0:07:55 > 0:07:59and all eyes are watching them for one thing - a shock.

0:07:59 > 0:08:03And you can be certain some of the big names will be wriggling

0:08:03 > 0:08:08out of tight situations just to survive.

0:08:08 > 0:08:09Have you ever done a pre-match interview

0:08:09 > 0:08:11in a tea room before, Jurgen?

0:08:11 > 0:08:16For sure. You cannot imagine where I played by myself. It's nice.

0:08:16 > 0:08:18It's everything here what you need.

0:08:18 > 0:08:21I was looking out for my cup but there's no cup with my name,

0:08:21 > 0:08:23I'm sorry.

0:08:23 > 0:08:27Life was just as uncomfortable for the Liverpool manager on the pitch.

0:08:27 > 0:08:29His side ravaged with injuries.

0:08:29 > 0:08:34Klopp claimed his hands were tied when naming an inexperienced side.

0:08:34 > 0:08:37League Two Exeter tried to take advantage.

0:08:40 > 0:08:42Bogdan. It's gone in! Straight in.

0:08:43 > 0:08:47On the stroke of half-time Exeter have the lead.

0:08:48 > 0:08:52Here's Ojo. Slip from Davies. Cleared to Smith.

0:08:52 > 0:08:53Smith has equalised.

0:08:58 > 0:09:01And it's finished at St James's Park

0:09:01 > 0:09:06all square between the League Two team and the Premier League giants.

0:09:06 > 0:09:11In the replay, Sheyi Ojo scored his first senior goal for Liverpool

0:09:11 > 0:09:13in a 3-0 win.

0:09:13 > 0:09:17Klopp's kids finally wriggling free of the Grecian's grip.

0:09:17 > 0:09:19A lucky escape.

0:09:21 > 0:09:24The only non-league side left in the cup

0:09:24 > 0:09:28were Eastleigh at home on a mud-soaked pitch.

0:09:28 > 0:09:32Championship visitors Bolton almost came unstuck.

0:09:32 > 0:09:36And that has gone in. It's an own goal.

0:09:36 > 0:09:39Dorian Dervite has put National League Eastleigh into the lead.

0:09:42 > 0:09:45That's gone near post. And Bolton Wanderers have equalised.

0:09:45 > 0:09:49And Eastleigh's hearts are broken with only three minutes to play

0:09:49 > 0:09:51in the Silverlake Stadium.

0:09:51 > 0:09:55And life was made equally difficult for the four-times cup winners

0:09:55 > 0:09:56in the replay back at the Macron.

0:09:56 > 0:09:58Come on, Eastleigh.

0:09:59 > 0:10:04Partington goes on his own and he scores. It's a glorious goal.

0:10:05 > 0:10:10Bolton eventually won the match 3-2 but Eastleigh took all the plaudits.

0:10:10 > 0:10:13To play in front of 500 fans from Eastleigh football club away

0:10:13 > 0:10:18up in Bolton on a wintry Tuesday night is incredible.

0:10:18 > 0:10:21It was great scenes at the end, just deserved.

0:10:21 > 0:10:25Manchester United had a lucky escape to avoid a replay

0:10:25 > 0:10:27against League One Sheffield United.

0:10:28 > 0:10:32Manchester United get a late, late winner.

0:10:34 > 0:10:39But leave it too late and eventually one will fail to escape.

0:10:39 > 0:10:43Swansea started off play with freedom at Oxford United.

0:10:43 > 0:10:46Montero.

0:10:46 > 0:10:50Here he goes. What a lovely touch for Montero.

0:10:50 > 0:10:53Lovely goal by the Ecuadorian.

0:10:53 > 0:10:59The U's drew level, and they blew the roof off the Kassam Stadium,

0:10:59 > 0:11:02and they brought the house down.

0:11:04 > 0:11:08Here come Oxford at the end. Oh, it's a beauty.

0:11:08 > 0:11:15It's Kemar Roofe. Swansea City are out of the FA Cup.

0:11:15 > 0:11:21It's a famous win for Oxford United and their manager Michael Appleton.

0:11:21 > 0:11:23It was always going to be a difficult game

0:11:23 > 0:11:25against a Premier League side, there's no doubt about that.

0:11:25 > 0:11:28We feel like we've got a fantastic stadium here,

0:11:28 > 0:11:30great supporters and we have a half-decent pitch

0:11:30 > 0:11:32after looking at some of the pitches yesterday.

0:11:32 > 0:11:35We knew it was going to be difficult, but we played our way

0:11:35 > 0:11:36and got the result.

0:11:40 > 0:11:43It's not uncommon for giants to fall at the third round stage,

0:11:43 > 0:11:47but it is usually when they're drawn against each other.

0:11:47 > 0:11:52The pick of the all-Premier League ties was Spurs versus Leicester.

0:11:52 > 0:11:54The entertainers.

0:11:54 > 0:11:59At White Hart Lane, Okazaki tied the Tottenham defence in knots...

0:12:00 > 0:12:03..before Spurs performed their own escape act.

0:12:04 > 0:12:092-2. Cracking cup tie. They'll have another chapter of it.

0:12:09 > 0:12:12One was destined for an early exit.

0:12:12 > 0:12:15Leicester would bow out after a replay.

0:12:15 > 0:12:18Spurs took the applause...

0:12:18 > 0:12:19this time.

0:12:25 > 0:12:26MEN VOCALISE

0:12:30 > 0:12:33Sing when we are winning.

0:12:34 > 0:12:36# You're not singing

0:12:36 > 0:12:38# You're not singing

0:12:38 > 0:12:40# You're not singing any more... #

0:12:40 > 0:12:43The road to Wembley can be a melodic journey.

0:12:43 > 0:12:46In Round 4, the Premier League sopranos

0:12:46 > 0:12:49with the potential to choke clear their throats

0:12:49 > 0:12:52and they came together in perfect harmony.

0:12:52 > 0:12:55Pitch perfect performances.

0:12:55 > 0:12:56- ALL:- Sh!

0:12:56 > 0:12:58One, two, three.

0:12:58 > 0:13:02# Blue is the colour

0:13:02 > 0:13:03# Football is the game. #

0:13:03 > 0:13:06Oscar and the Premier League team are in front.

0:13:06 > 0:13:08# Winning is our aim

0:13:08 > 0:13:13# So cheer us on through the sun and rain

0:13:13 > 0:13:17# Cos Chelsea Chelsea is our name. #

0:13:17 > 0:13:19And it's gone from bad to worse for MK Dons.

0:13:20 > 0:13:23# Take me home... #

0:13:23 > 0:13:27Rooney, great effort. Magnificent goal from Wayne Rooney.

0:13:27 > 0:13:31# ..place I belong

0:13:31 > 0:13:33# To Old Trafford

0:13:33 > 0:13:36# To see United

0:13:36 > 0:13:38# Take me home. #

0:13:38 > 0:13:40Derby County 1-3 Manchester United.

0:13:44 > 0:13:48# Oh, when the Spurs go marching in... #

0:13:48 > 0:13:51Nacer Chadli puts Tottenham in front.

0:13:53 > 0:13:57# I want to be in that number... #

0:13:57 > 0:13:59Must be a fourth. It is.

0:13:59 > 0:14:03Colchester 1-4 Tottenham.

0:14:03 > 0:14:04That's a wrap, guys.

0:14:10 > 0:14:12The FA Cup can make you smile.

0:14:12 > 0:14:17Peterborough were smiling after a 2-2 draw against a West Brom side

0:14:17 > 0:14:20who failed to hit the high notes at The Hawthorns.

0:14:20 > 0:14:22Yeah, up the Posh! Weyyy!

0:14:23 > 0:14:25In the replay at London Road

0:14:25 > 0:14:27The Baggies struggled to orchestrate

0:14:27 > 0:14:29a way past the League One side.

0:14:29 > 0:14:32Here's Taylor who goes around and gets a shot in

0:14:32 > 0:14:34and West Brom are in trouble.

0:14:34 > 0:14:35Taylor is scoring.

0:14:35 > 0:14:38Jon Taylor for Peterborough!

0:14:39 > 0:14:41Berahino.

0:14:41 > 0:14:44McClean. West Brom have done this well.

0:14:44 > 0:14:47Comes back towards Fletcher. 1-1!

0:14:47 > 0:14:50A move of genuine quality by the Premier League side.

0:14:50 > 0:14:52But we go to extra time.

0:14:53 > 0:14:57You lucky people, you've got another half-hour of this!

0:14:57 > 0:14:58Come on, the Posh!

0:14:59 > 0:15:02Gardner's delivery, could this be the last attack?

0:15:02 > 0:15:05Ooh, it's just wide! Berahino.

0:15:05 > 0:15:07He could have won it right at the death.

0:15:07 > 0:15:11But now we go to penalties.

0:15:11 > 0:15:16There's a thin line that separates laughter and pain, humour and hurt.

0:15:16 > 0:15:21This is Lee Angol. Needs to score to keep Peterborough in the cup.

0:15:21 > 0:15:25And Foster saves! And West Brom are through.

0:15:25 > 0:15:29And Peterborough's brave effort ends here and now.

0:15:37 > 0:15:39Can you juggle? I can't. He can.

0:15:39 > 0:15:44He's brilliant at it, it takes great anticipation and concentration.

0:15:44 > 0:15:45It's a really complex skill.

0:15:45 > 0:15:49One momentary lapse and suffer a dropped catch.

0:15:51 > 0:15:56Manchester City arrived at Stamford Bridge in Round 5

0:15:56 > 0:15:58with their concentration stretched.

0:15:58 > 0:16:01Manuel Pellegrini had already dealt with distractions

0:16:01 > 0:16:05surrounding his impending departure.

0:16:05 > 0:16:09Juggling domestic and European commitments was proving tricky.

0:16:09 > 0:16:12Against Chelsea, City fielded a shadow side,

0:16:12 > 0:16:15containing five full teenage debutants,

0:16:15 > 0:16:18for a place in the FA Cup quarterfinal.

0:16:21 > 0:16:25Costa to Cesc Fabregas, lifted through for Eden Hazard.

0:16:26 > 0:16:29Must be, and is. Diego Costa.

0:16:32 > 0:16:34And here's Iheanacho. Poking it back...

0:16:34 > 0:16:36And it's in!

0:16:36 > 0:16:39They're level already! David Faupala.

0:16:39 > 0:16:42Mad celebrations in the away end.

0:16:43 > 0:16:46Pedro was screaming for it, Willian's got it.

0:16:46 > 0:16:48And Willian has got Chelsea back into the lead.

0:16:48 > 0:16:53Fernando hasn't got it away, and Gary Cahill's blasted it home.

0:16:55 > 0:16:58Never take your eye off the ball!

0:17:00 > 0:17:03Oscar in. Might be another chance here.

0:17:03 > 0:17:06Oh, it is, it's another goal! A looping effort that,

0:17:06 > 0:17:07well, to be honest,

0:17:07 > 0:17:10Caballero didn't cover himself in glory with again.

0:17:10 > 0:17:11And Chelsea have number five.

0:17:13 > 0:17:16Football is a game decided by inches.

0:17:16 > 0:17:18The normally precise play of Spurs

0:17:18 > 0:17:21was in need of some slight realignment.

0:17:23 > 0:17:26Here's Alli. Against the post...

0:17:26 > 0:17:28And the other one, and then off the line!

0:17:28 > 0:17:31And Spurs denied again.

0:17:31 > 0:17:33Now Zaha. Thought about a shot twice.

0:17:33 > 0:17:35Still might be considering it.

0:17:35 > 0:17:37Instead it's Kelly.

0:17:37 > 0:17:38And Palace take the lead!

0:17:38 > 0:17:43Martin Kelly an unlikely first goal scorer.

0:17:43 > 0:17:47It's a famous victory for Alan Pardew and Crystal Palace,

0:17:47 > 0:17:51the club's first success here since 1997.

0:17:52 > 0:17:55As teams continued to fall,

0:17:55 > 0:17:58the hopes of those still involved grew stronger.

0:17:58 > 0:18:03Holders Arsenal progressed along with West Ham, Watford and Everton.

0:18:04 > 0:18:06Reading continued as the only contenders

0:18:06 > 0:18:08outside of the Premier League

0:18:08 > 0:18:14but League One Shrewsbury's dreams denied by Manchester United.

0:18:24 > 0:18:30Football is a participatory form of theatre. It's like panto.

0:18:30 > 0:18:33The audience sing along and shout at the performers

0:18:33 > 0:18:38as heroes and villains battle it out for centre stage.

0:18:40 > 0:18:46In summer 2014, Chelsea sold one striker to buy another.

0:18:46 > 0:18:51The diverging fortunes of both played out in gripping fashion

0:18:51 > 0:18:54in the FA Cup quarterfinal at Goodison Park.

0:18:56 > 0:18:59Lukaku and Lennon heavily outnumbered.

0:18:59 > 0:19:03Lukaku shows great strength there, though. And goes on.

0:19:03 > 0:19:05It's Lukaku!

0:19:05 > 0:19:07It's a brilliant goal!

0:19:07 > 0:19:12Lukaku nets against the club that sold him.

0:19:12 > 0:19:14Sheer brute strength.

0:19:17 > 0:19:18Through to Lukaku.

0:19:18 > 0:19:20Flag has stayed down!

0:19:20 > 0:19:23Lukaku does it again!

0:19:23 > 0:19:26Everton on their way.

0:19:26 > 0:19:28That's the way to do it.

0:19:28 > 0:19:31And now we have another flashpoint. Guess who's involved.

0:19:31 > 0:19:34There's a... There's a bite.

0:19:34 > 0:19:36Oh, no, he didn't!

0:19:36 > 0:19:39Maybe more of a kiss in the end.

0:19:39 > 0:19:42Diego Costa, the perfect Premier League villain.

0:19:42 > 0:19:45Turns out his bark is worse than his bite.

0:19:47 > 0:19:52In the eyes of the West Ham fans, Manchester United were the villains.

0:19:53 > 0:19:58This quarterfinal replay was to be the last-ever FA Cup tie

0:19:58 > 0:20:00to be played at Upton Park.

0:20:00 > 0:20:03CROWD SINGS HEARTILY

0:20:07 > 0:20:10Here's Rashford found by Martial.

0:20:10 > 0:20:11Rashford, lovely feet.

0:20:11 > 0:20:13Brilliant goal!

0:20:13 > 0:20:15Oh, that is a wonderful goal!

0:20:17 > 0:20:191-0, Manchester United lead.

0:20:19 > 0:20:21Dangerous.

0:20:21 > 0:20:23Martial hits it and Fellaini deflects it

0:20:23 > 0:20:26into the back of the West Ham net,

0:20:26 > 0:20:29and the home side have a mighty task now,

0:20:29 > 0:20:33because Marouane Fellaini has doubled Manchester United's lead.

0:20:35 > 0:20:37Payet's corner.

0:20:37 > 0:20:40Carroll at the back post, dangerous! Tomkins in, 2-1!

0:20:44 > 0:20:46They're giving everything, both teams, here.

0:20:46 > 0:20:48In goes Carroll!

0:20:48 > 0:20:51Whiskers away.

0:20:51 > 0:20:5390 seconds of normal time.

0:20:53 > 0:20:55Kouyate, brilliant save!

0:20:55 > 0:20:56Carroll, he's there again!

0:20:56 > 0:20:59Kouyate, the flag's up!

0:20:59 > 0:21:01The flag is up.

0:21:01 > 0:21:03It does not count.

0:21:04 > 0:21:07And the referee's whistle blows,

0:21:07 > 0:21:12and Manchester United are into the FA Cup semifinal.

0:21:12 > 0:21:17Louis van Gaal has found another big result when he needed one.

0:21:17 > 0:21:19The Boleyn bubble burst.

0:21:19 > 0:21:22Could the hopes of the holders, Arsenal,

0:21:22 > 0:21:24also be popped by the Hornets?

0:21:26 > 0:21:28Ake with the throw.

0:21:28 > 0:21:32Deeney managed to head it on, Ighalo spins and scores!

0:21:32 > 0:21:36Wretched Arsenal defending, and Watford are ahead at the Emirates.

0:21:38 > 0:21:40Guedioura, 2-0!

0:21:42 > 0:21:43A rocket!

0:21:43 > 0:21:46Past a hesitant Ospina,

0:21:46 > 0:21:51and Arsenal's long, long unbeaten FA Cup run is heading to an end.

0:21:54 > 0:21:56Bit of give and go here, Welbeck into the box, and scores!

0:21:56 > 0:21:58Have Arsenal got enough time

0:21:58 > 0:22:01to save their defence of the FA Cup and their season?

0:22:01 > 0:22:03Iwobi. Off the post!

0:22:03 > 0:22:05Comes back out. Gibbs!

0:22:05 > 0:22:06Can they equalise?!

0:22:06 > 0:22:09Welbeck, it's wide!

0:22:09 > 0:22:10Impossibly wide!

0:22:10 > 0:22:12The referee checks his watch.

0:22:12 > 0:22:13Watford are at Wembley,

0:22:13 > 0:22:18and Arsenal's long run in the FA Cup comes to an end.

0:22:18 > 0:22:20The holders are out,

0:22:20 > 0:22:24there will be no hat-trick of victories.

0:22:24 > 0:22:27And it might well herald the end of an era.

0:22:27 > 0:22:32But it's Watford celebrating, and it's Watford at Wembley.

0:22:32 > 0:22:34CHEERING

0:22:36 > 0:22:39HE PLAYS FAIRGROUND MUSIC

0:22:39 > 0:22:42Crystal Palace had conquered Premier League opposition

0:22:42 > 0:22:45in every round leading to the quarterfinals,

0:22:45 > 0:22:47but here they travelled to Reading,

0:22:47 > 0:22:51the only team outside of the top flight left in the competition.

0:22:52 > 0:22:56Nice delivery in, and Bolasie, was he held up there by Cooper?

0:22:56 > 0:22:59- He was.- Oh, he's given it. - It's a penalty.

0:22:59 > 0:23:04Yohan Cabaye to edge Crystal Palace closer to a trip to Wembley.

0:23:04 > 0:23:06Oh, he most certainly can!

0:23:06 > 0:23:09Sheer delight for Crystal Palace.

0:23:14 > 0:23:17- Ah, brilliant.- Great chance. Campbell!

0:23:17 > 0:23:18Finishes it off.

0:23:18 > 0:23:22Fraizer Campbell makes sure that it's Crystal Palace

0:23:22 > 0:23:25who will be going to Wembley.

0:23:28 > 0:23:31Be not afraid of greatness.

0:23:31 > 0:23:33Some are born great,

0:23:33 > 0:23:36some achieve greatness,

0:23:36 > 0:23:39some have greatness thrust upon them!

0:23:40 > 0:23:41Greatness.

0:23:41 > 0:23:45Everton and Manchester United were seeking greatness at Wembley

0:23:45 > 0:23:50amidst a maddening season, order and chaos, appearance and reality.

0:23:50 > 0:23:52Both managers under scrutiny.

0:23:52 > 0:23:55True is it we have seen better days.

0:23:56 > 0:24:02The miserable have no other medicine but only hope.

0:24:02 > 0:24:05People are referring to this game as a season-defining moment for you.

0:24:05 > 0:24:09- How do you look at it?- Oh, I'm very bored with all the discussions.

0:24:09 > 0:24:13But it's important for Manchester United to win something, isn't it?

0:24:13 > 0:24:16It is always important when you are in a semifinal.

0:24:16 > 0:24:19I think it is for Everton also important.

0:24:20 > 0:24:22If all the world's a stage and all the men

0:24:22 > 0:24:26and women merely players, then as they make their entrance

0:24:26 > 0:24:31these players know that a defeat today could hasten a manager's exit.

0:24:34 > 0:24:38Towards Lukaku to see if he can create some chaos, and he has!

0:24:38 > 0:24:40Here's Lukaku. The angle's tight!

0:24:40 > 0:24:43Oh, and it's knocked off the line.

0:24:43 > 0:24:45Rooney got all the way back.

0:24:46 > 0:24:47Lingard onside.

0:24:47 > 0:24:49And Joel makes the save.

0:24:49 > 0:24:52What an open start to this semifinal it's been.

0:24:53 > 0:24:56That's beautiful. Martial. Fellaini!

0:24:57 > 0:25:01Marouane Fellaini for Manchester United. 1-0.

0:25:02 > 0:25:05Lukaku. Now, through to Barkley.

0:25:05 > 0:25:07This is the chance they've been waiting for,

0:25:07 > 0:25:09it's Barkley, Fosu-Mensah.

0:25:09 > 0:25:11- Penalty.- Penalty!

0:25:11 > 0:25:13It could be salvation for Everton.

0:25:15 > 0:25:16This is huge.

0:25:18 > 0:25:20Oh, it's a brilliant save!

0:25:20 > 0:25:23Absolutely magnificent save from De Gea.

0:25:27 > 0:25:31Into the feet of Lukaku, that's well played. Deulofeu now.

0:25:31 > 0:25:34Driven in... Oh! Own goal!

0:25:34 > 0:25:37Own goal, Chris Smalling, 1-1 at Wembley!

0:25:37 > 0:25:40Everton are right back in the semifinal.

0:25:42 > 0:25:44Look at this. Lukaku surely!

0:25:44 > 0:25:48- Oh!- Fellaini to the rescue.

0:25:48 > 0:25:53Though this be madness, yet there be method in it.

0:25:53 > 0:25:55Martial.

0:25:55 > 0:25:57Herrera.

0:25:57 > 0:25:58Martial.

0:25:58 > 0:26:00Chance to win it, he has!

0:26:01 > 0:26:05That will do it for Manchester United.

0:26:05 > 0:26:09They are surely into the FA Cup final.

0:26:09 > 0:26:13Manchester United 2, heartbroken Everton 1.

0:26:15 > 0:26:17Men of few words

0:26:17 > 0:26:20are the best men.

0:26:24 > 0:26:28The eagle is said to be rightfully reserved for emperors.

0:26:28 > 0:26:32In the words of Shakespeare, it stands for superiority.

0:26:33 > 0:26:36Four centuries after the Bard's death

0:26:36 > 0:26:40and the power and the aggression remains.

0:26:42 > 0:26:45Yet looks he like a king.

0:26:45 > 0:26:50Behold, his eye, as bright as is the eagle's,

0:26:50 > 0:26:54lightens forth controlling majesty.

0:26:56 > 0:26:59Wembley Stadium awaits to find out who it is who will play

0:26:59 > 0:27:03Manchester United in this season's FA Cup final.

0:27:08 > 0:27:12Ball flicked on towards the far post, and it's in!

0:27:12 > 0:27:15Crystal Palace with the early lead, Yannick Bolasie,

0:27:15 > 0:27:18and we've only been playing for five minutes.

0:27:19 > 0:27:22Britos dives in and doesn't get there,

0:27:22 > 0:27:25and Bolasie, carrying the threat for Crystal Palace, once again

0:27:25 > 0:27:29goes for goal, and Pantilimon makes the save.

0:27:31 > 0:27:35The corner from Jurado, and it's the equalising goal!

0:27:35 > 0:27:39And who else but the talismanic Troy Deeney?

0:27:40 > 0:27:42And it's game on now.

0:27:43 > 0:27:48The bird means superiority.

0:27:48 > 0:27:51The power and the aggression...

0:27:51 > 0:27:53remains.

0:27:54 > 0:27:57Ball in to...Connor Wickham!

0:27:58 > 0:28:01Agonisingly out of reach for Costel Pantilimon.

0:28:01 > 0:28:04And Connor Wickham restores Crystal Palace's lead,

0:28:04 > 0:28:08and for the second time in their history

0:28:08 > 0:28:11Crystal Palace are through to the FA Cup final.

0:28:16 > 0:28:20Crystal Palace versus Manchester United, the final act.

0:28:20 > 0:28:21It's about to be written.

0:28:21 > 0:28:26What entertainment is left in this famous old trophy

0:28:26 > 0:28:28before the curtain falls?