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Chelsea face Man Utd in FA Cup final as Giroud sinks Southampton

Chelsea's Olivier Giroud celebrates after scoring his side opening goal during the English FA Cup semifinal soccer match between Chelsea and Southampton. (Frank Augstein / AP)

Chelsea booked an FA Cup final showdown with Manchester United as Olivier Giroud tormented Southampton again with a sublime strike in Sunday's 2-0 win at Wembley.

Giroud has made a habit of scoring against Southampton and the France forward was their nemesis in a one-sided semi-final.

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