OK that's it for our coverage of today's FA Cup semi-final and with Chelsea's win it means the final on 14 May will be:

Chelsea v Liverpool

Should be a cracker. I'll leave you with Phil McNulty's report from Wembley. See you later!

Almost time for us to wrap things up for this evening but the highlights have dropped just in time before we scarper.

Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace boss Patrick Vieira, speaking to ITV Sport: "I don't know if it was a fair reflection [a 2-0 loss], in the first half we frustrated them a lot, we had chances and in the situation we could have played them better. Against these teams it is about taking your chances and we didn't and they did.

"I believe these sorts of games with a lot of tension will make us a better team. We had chances but didn't score but we also didn't give the ball at the right time sometimes.

"We just have to keep going. This is the kind of game the players, manager and the club wants to get involved in. We have to keep building the team and working well. The fans were unbelievable today and thanks again to them for their support.

"We were close but there is still a big gap between Chelsea and ourselves."

Chelsea

Chelsea goalscorer Mason Mount, speaking to ITV Sport: "It is a game we used to bounce back. It was a very, very tough game. They made it very difficult for us. They have some top players. It wasn't easy.

"The way we came through it we showed character.

"I am buzzing for Rubes [Ruben Loftus-Cheek]. He is a top, top player. He comes on in a difficult game and steps up. He is dominant and the way he drives the ball forward helps us. He was brilliant today.

"Timo Werner is brilliant, he has done so well the last couple of games. He had a chance in the second half that he missed but then ran all the way back to win the ball and that shows the player he is.

"It is time for us to win a final at Wembley. It is five finals I have lost so we have to put the pressure on us to step up."

Chelsea

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel, speaking to ITV Sport: "It was not easy because we played three games in three different competitions. It is not always easy, very challenging physically, we are the team with the most minutes in Europe I think, it is also challenging mentally.

"I thought the performance was very controlled and very serious, we took care of their counterattacks. It was hard, the opponent changed system twice, you cannot lose focus for a minute.

"He [Ruben Loftus-Cheek] was very, very strong in matches against Southampton and Real Madrid, he would have deserved to start but we expected a back four. We knew Ruben would have a big impact off the bench. I am very happy.

"He hid his talent and potential for a long time in his career. He is capable of producing performances that everyone sees on the pitch. For him it is step by step that he continues to grow in his confidence."

On facing Liverpool in FA Cup final: "I am happy to be part of it again, I cannot be more excited and more proud because it is a huge competition. We will be ready."

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If your team reaches the semi-final of a major tournament then you want Thomas Tuchel in charge.

Throughout his managerial career Tuchel has progressed from 11 out of 11 semi-final ties.

Clinton Morrison
Former Crystal Palace striker on BBC Radio 5 Live

Palace made Chelsea work, but Chelsea deserved it.

It was always going to be tough with the way Vieira set up; it was tough for Wilfried Zaha. We didn't see much from him.

Chelsea came through after a tough week. What a final we have in store.

Crystal Palace's fans are the best in the Premier League. They are pinching themselves to be in a semi-final.

Chelsea

Chelsea goalscorer Ruben Loftus-Cheek, speaking to ITV Sport: "Way overdue [the goal]! It has been a tough road with injuries and going on loan to find my form again but I always believed in myself and I always wanted to play for Chelsea. I have played quite a lot this season, I am happy.

"I was just thinking hit it, I think it took a little deflection but I'll take it! I had to be ready to step in. It looked a bit slow in the first half so I just wanted to bring some energy.

"The reason I am still here is my mentality through all the injuries. I still believed in myself and I said for many years my time will come.

"We want to get them back, simple as that. It was a fantastic game in the League Cup final and could have gone either way."

Liverpool versus Chelsea means it will be a repeat of this year's League Cup final.

It is the first time since 1992-93 season that the same two teams have competed in the League Cup final and the FA Cup final.

Chelsea and Liverpool will be back at Wembley on 14 May for the FA Cup final.

Crystal Palace have had a great run but Chelsea's quality ultimately told.

All over and Chelsea are into the FA Cup final!

There's three minutes of injury time to be played with Chelsea pushing for the third.

Antonio Rudiger wants in on the action as he gets into the box but his fierce effort is blocked.

Timo Werner slides the ball across for Romelu Lukaku, who pokes a shot onto the far post before Hakim Ziyech's follow up is blocked.

Should have been 3-0!

Timo Werner charges down the left, cuts inside as he looks to go for goal but loses the ball.

Crystal Palace look to attack but then Werner tracks back 40 yards to make a recovering tackle.

Werner deserves a goal, he's played well today.

Antonio Rudiger is back on his feet as Luka Milivojevic comes on for Crystal Palace, replacing Cheikhou Kouyate.

Are Chelsea going to have see this out with 10 men? Antonio Rudiger is down in some discomfort and the Blues have used up all their subs...

Mason Mount's goal was his 12th of the season - his best return across his career so far and one that looks to have made sure of Chelsea's passage to the FA Cup final.