Soccer-European roundup-Alkmaar win title, United go out of Cup

LONDON, April 19 (Reuters) - AZ Alkmaar clinched their second Dutch league title with three games to spare.

Everton beat Manchester United on penalties in their FA Cup semi to set up a meeting with Chelsea in next month's final. ENGLAND

Chelsea will face Everton in the FA Cup final for the first time after both sides won their semi-finals at Wembley Stadium.

Chelsea beat Arsenal 2-1 with goals from Florent Malouda and a late winner from Didier Drogba after Theo Walcott had put Arsenal ahead.

Everton booked their place in the final for the first time since 1995 when they beat Manchester United 4-2 on penalties following a 0-0 draw after extra time in a drab game.

Former United goalkeeper Tim Howard was Everton's hero, saving the first two penalties before Phil Jagielka scored the deciding spot-kick.

In the league, Newcastle United slipped nearer relegation with a 1-0 defeat by Tottenham Hotspur while West Bromwich Albion look doomed after losing 4-2 to Manchester City.

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AZ Alkmaar lifted their first league title since 1981 after third-placed Ajax Amsterdam lost 6-2 to PSV Eindhoven.