Manchester United beat Women's FA Cup holders Chelsea in a thrilling semi-final to set up a Wembley final against Tottenham on 12 May.

The result ended Chelsea's hopes of winning a treble in Emma Hayes' last campaign as manager before she becomes head coach of the United States women's team in the summer.

United, who lost 1-0 to the Blues in last year's final, scored inside the opening 60 seconds at Leigh Sports Village.

Chelsea right-back Eve Perisset made an error that allowed Leah Galton to race free down the left and her cross was headed in at the far post by Lucia Garcia.

The hosts doubled their lead in the 23rd minute as England midfielder Ella Toone showed great skill to avoid a challenge on the left touchline and swing in a cross, which was met by Rachel Williams' powerful header.

England forward Lauren James gave Chelsea a lifeline in the fourth minute of first-half injury time, firing powerfully past her Lionesses team-mate Mary Earps.

Chelsea pushed for an equaliser, only for Earps to make an excellent save to keep out James' looping header and also deny Melanie Leupolz a goal on her 30th birthday.

Catarina Macario's inswinging corner also bounced off the crossbar as the hosts came under severe pressure but, despite the visitors dominating the second half, United held on for an excellent win to earn a return to Wembley.