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After Chelsea humiliated Aston Villa 7-1 at Stamford Bridge two weeks ago, the two teams meet again today in the first semi-final of the FA Cup as Chelsea aim to win their second in a row and, potentially, their first League and Cup double since Mourinho left.
It's a different day and a different game, though, and the neutral ground of Wembley Stadium may indeed make it a more even affair. The 7-1 "kick up the bum", as James Milner so eloquently put it, will have Villa settling a score today, and it will make it a great game to watch.
The other semi final sees Harry Redknapp, who admits he would rather this had not happened, take on the club which he arguable damaged beyond repair. Portsmouth have changed in style since going into administration, and liberated from hope as they are they have nothing to lose. An FA Cup win over Tottenham Hotspur make look unlikely, but I wouldn't bet against them.
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