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Chelsea preparations intensify before Wembley showdown. There is a peculiar tension around Chelsea as they approach their FA Cup semi-final against Leeds United at Wembley Stadium

Scott Phelan praised his side’s efforts in Everton Women’s defeat at the hands of Chelsea but conceded the Blues lacked the quality needed against Sonia Bompastor’s team, who produced a ruthless second half display at Goodison Park to secure all three points.

Chelsea interim boss Calum McFarlane says team news leaks "need to stop" but insists the issue has been "addressed" as they prepare for their FA Cup semi-final against Leeds.

The home side enters this fixture following a 2-0 defeat away at Arsenal in their last Premier League outing. Looking at their recent form, Everton have had a mixed bag of results, with their last six league matches yielding three wins and three losses.

Liam Rosenior has been sacked by Chelsea after less than four months as the club’s head coach. The 41-year-old was appointed in January to succeed Enzo Maresca and started by winning eight of his first 11 matches in charge.