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Chelsea v Southampton: Giroud wins Wembley nod over Morata

Olivier Giroud will lead Chelsea's attack at Wembley against Southampton in Sunday's FA Cup semi-final after head coach Antonio Conte opted to bench off-colour Spain international Alvaro Morata.

Former Arsenal striker Giroud will be supported by Eden Hazard and Willian at England's national stadium – the latter winning the nod over Pedro, who drops out as one of four changes from Thursday's 2-1 win at Burnley.

Willy Caballero resumes his role as Chelsea's cup goalkeeper, with regular number one Thibaut Courtois once again left out of the matchday squad in the FA Cup.

Charlie Austin returns to the Southampton starting XI to partner Shane Long up front, while midfielder Mario Lemina is also included by boss Mark Hughes as the other alteration from the goalless midweek draw against Leicester City.