The semfinal round of England's FA Cup took place over the weekend, with both games contested at London's Wembley Stadium.
In Saturday's contest, which was marred by "fan" violence, Shaun Maloney (25') and Callum McManaman (78') each delivered a goal as Wigan Athletic defeated Millwall from the League Championship 2-0.
In the Sunday match, Samir Nasri (35') and Sergio Aguero (47') each scored once as Manchester City knocked off defending cup-holders Chelsea 2-1.
The Lactics and Citizens will square off at Wembley in the final on May 11 with the winner (barring qualifying for European competition) heading to the group stage for next season's Europa League. It is expected that the Citizens will qualify for next season's UEFA Champions League group stage and that the Lactics---who are fighting to avoid relegation from the Premier League---will play in the Europa League's group stage, win or lose.
This year's final is Wigan's first (since being founded in 1932) and Manchester City's tenth (the Citizens have won the trophy five times, most recently in 2011).
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