Chelsea and Aston Villa both booked themseleves into the semi finals of the F.A. Cup with convincing wins over Stoke and Reading respectively.
The competition is famous for upsets but assured performances from the premiership heavyweigths ensured their would be no giant killings yesterday.
last years champions,Chelsea beat stoke 2-0 with goals from Frank Lampard and under fire skipper John Terry, ensuring that the defence of their crown will continue for at least another round.
Villa overcame a 2-0 half time deficit against Reading thanks to a second half hat trick from John Carew. Reading had taken an early lead thanks to a brace from Irish striker Shane Long,whose performanced will please Giovanni Trappotoni
Villa will know return to Wembley, the scene of their Carling Cup final defeat to Manchester United
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