Manchester United's duplicate Cup draws

The Blues were also the opponents in 2012/13, and have become familiar foes in the cup competitions in recent times.

There have been other occasions when this has happened in the last 50 years, including meeting Arsenal at the semi-final stage of both tournaments in the 1982/83 campaign, with the Reds progressing to Wembley on two fronts - losing to Liverpool in the Milk Cup final but defeating Brighton & Hove Albion, after a replay, in the FA Cup.

Remarkably, during the 2008/09 term, this situation happened twice as we faced Tottenham and Derby County in both competitions.

For any fans thinking that playing Chelsea four times in one season feels like a lot, spare a thought for those who…