Saturday’s FA Cup semi-final between Chelsea and Manchester City will still go ahead, The Sun understands.

Ministers and sports chiefs will meet Monday and agree to allow the event to go ahead.

It will likely open with a minute’s silence and black armbands for the players.

The Government has told The FA the decision is up to them — but the 5.30pm kick-off may change if it clashes with Prince Philip’s service.

The Football League has already told its clubs that 3pm games may be moved ‘to avoid a clash’.