Crystal Palace blew away Aston Villa at Wembley to give themselves a shot at lifting a first FA Cup trophy in their history.
After a slow start, Ebereche Eze fired in a stunner to bring the semi-final clash to life, just as he did in Palace’s last-eight tie at Craven Cottage.
Villa thought they had renewed hope when Jean-Philippe Mateta missed his penalty soon after the restart - but were quickly dealt a hammer blow when Ismaila Sarr doubled Palace’s lead from range.
Sarr put the icing on the cake in stoppage time as he slotted past Emi Martinez, sealing the Eagles’s place in only their third ever FA Cup final - now on the verge of a first major title.
Follow all of the latest from the FA Cup semi-final with our live blog below:
Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa LIVE
- 29' NO GOAL! Mateta goal ruled out after robbing Konsa [CRY 0-0 AST]
- 31' GOAL! Eze stunner opens scoring at Wembley [CRY 1-0 AST]
- 53' PENALTY MISSED! Mateta goes wide from spot-kick [CRY 1-0 AST]
- 58' GOAL! Sarr belter doubles Palace's lead [CRY 2-0 AST]
- 90+3' GOAL! Sarr adds to tally to put icing on cake [CRY 3-0 AST]
- Crystal Palace XI: Henderson; Richards, Lacroix, Guehi; Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell; Sarr, Eze; Mateta
- Aston Villa XI: Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne; Tielemans, Kamara; Asensio, McGinn, Rogers; Watkins
Crystal Palace FC 3 - 0 Aston Villa FC
Report: Sublime Crystal Palace set up shot at FA Cup history and show others the way
19:59 , Miguel Delaney at WembleyThis is what the FA Cup is supposed to be about. Crystal Palace are now one game away from history, after Eberechi Eze emphasised how he is the present, and maybe the future. You could say the same about Adam Wharton. The first won this semi-final against Aston Villa, the other ran it. Ismaila Sarr then offered the flourishes. All three players crucially elevated a supreme team performance, on an epic day for the club.
Villa meanwhile couldn’t get to that level, as if recent efforts have finally caught up with them. For Palace, this was everything, and you could tell. Eze and Wharton stood out but the collective effort was utterly immense.
There were so many blocks and ultra-committed challenges, of the type that only come when something greater is on the line; when players go deep into themselves. This would be of profound value, after all. Palace are the only club left in this FA Cup that have never won a major trophy.
Read Miguel Delaney’s full report from Wembley below:
Sublime Crystal Palace set up shot at FA Cup history and show others the way
Which goal was better?
19:45 , Will CastleEBERE EZE. THAT IS INCREDIBLE.
— Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) April 26, 2025
An unbelievable goal from the @CPFC and @England magician 🤯#EmiratesFACup pic.twitter.com/SD364TWvBF
ISMAILA SARR 💥@CPFC ARE RUNNING RIOT 🦅#EmiratesFACup pic.twitter.com/Pb2Qpp9UYH
— Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) April 26, 2025
FULL-TIME! Crystal Palace 3-0 Aston Villa
19:28 , Will Castle
FULL-TIME! Crystal Palace 3-0 Aston Villa
19:12 , Will CastleCRYSTAL PALACE ARE INTO THE FA CUP FINAL!
Palace blew away Aston Villa at Wembley to give themselves a shot at lifting a first FA Cup trophy in their history.
After a slow start, Ebereche Eze fired in a stunner to bring the semi-final to life, just as he did in Palace’s last-eight tie at Craven Cottage.
Villa thought they had renewed hope when Jean-Philippe Mateta missed his penalty soon after the restart - but were quickly dealt a hammer blow when Ismaila Sarr doubled Palace’s lead from range.
Sarr put the icing on the cake in stoppage time as he slotted past Emi Martinez, sealing the Eagles’s place in only their third ever FA Cup final.
Crystal Palace 3-0 Aston Villa
19:11 , Will Castle90+6 mins: This has been a clinic from Crystal Palace. Every player has shown up.
It’s party time in South London.
GOAL! Crystal Palace 3-0 Aston Villa
19:08 , Will Castle90+4 mins: GOAL! SARR SEALS IT!
Aston Villa are robbed of possession again and Sarr runs in on goal to slot past Martinez and take this one out of sight.
Crystal Palace will be in the FA Cup final.
Crystal Palace 2-0 Aston Villa
19:06 , Will Castle90+2 mins: Another off-balance Malen effort flies out for a throw after it bounced from head to head in the box.
Crystal Palace 2-0 Aston Villa
19:05 , Will Castle90 mins: Malen receives the ball with back to goal and falls over as he directs a tame effort towards Henderson.
SEVEN minutes added on.
Crystal Palace 2-0 Aston Villa
19:03 , Will Castle88 mins: Eze and Wharton are taken off by Glasner as Hughes and Lerma enter the fray to steady the ship.
Another influential performance by the man who set this semi-final alight, Eze.
Crystal Palace 2-0 Aston Villa
19:01 , Will Castle86 mins: Cash gets into the box and spots a path to goal, firing an effort through the gap that goes a yard or so wide.
Henderson was never troubled by that.
Crystal Palace 2-0 Aston Villa
19:00 , Will Castle85 mins: Another Villa free-kick is nodded away, this time by Sarr.
Bailey retrieves and lofts a deep delivery towards Torres, who can only prod into the side-netting.
Palace are nearly there.
Crystal Palace 2-0 Aston Villa
18:58 , Will Castle83 mins: Mitchell is now down and receiving treatment.
He isn’t able to continue and makes way for Chilwell.
Palace still have three subs available, while Villa have used all five up.
Crystal Palace 2-0 Aston Villa
18:56 , Will Castle81 mins: CLOSE! HUGE chances at BOTH ends!
Sarr latches onto Kamada’s cross and should have made it 3-0 - only for his header to go just wide.
Then up the other end, Mitchell makes a vital intervention to prevent Watkins from a tap-in.
This one is far from over, action-wise.
Crystal Palace 2-0 Aston Villa
18:54 , Will Castle79 mins: Mateta might have missed a penalty, but he’s been absolutely outstanding today.
He’s put everything into this outing, going forward and defensively, and is given a rousing ovation by the Palace end as he makes way for Nketiah.
Malen is also on for Rogers as Emery makes one last roll of the dice.
Crystal Palace 2-0 Aston Villa
18:52 , Will Castle77 mins: Villa just can’t get through this Palace back-line, and as they commit bodies forward, they’re looking increasingly vulnerable at the back.
Palace almost catch them out with a long ball but fortunately for Villa, it bounces through to Martinez.
Crystal Palace 2-0 Aston Villa
18:50 , Will Castle75 mins: Mateta has been a nuisance up front but he’s shown his worth at the back there as well - a perfectly-timed tackle to deny Barkley from having a shot at goal.
Crystal Palace 2-0 Aston Villa
18:47 , Will Castle72 mins: Lovely by Mateta to set Sarr into the box, who pulls it across where no Palace shirt is waiting.
As Villa prepare to take the throw, Mateta stands in front and gets the Palace fans going. He knows how to work a crowd.
Crystal Palace 2-0 Aston Villa
18:45 , Will Castle71 mins: Barkley, just on, shoots from outside the box but his effort rolls wide.
Crystal Palace 2-0 Aston Villa
18:44 , Will Castle69 mins: Palace are frustrating Villa as Rogers tries to drive into the box, but there’s no way through.
Unai Emery feels now is the time for change as he brings on Barkey and Ramsey in place of Asensio and Kamara.
Crystal Palace 2-0 Aston Villa
18:41 , Will Castle66 mins: OFF THE LINE! So nearly a way back into this for Villa!
Henderson spills his catch and it drops to Bailey, but there’s just too many bodies on the line for him to squeeze his shot in.
It actually was blocked by Villa teammate Pau Torres, as a goal-kick is given.
Crystal Palace 2-0 Aston Villa
18:37 , Will Castle62 mins: You really felt that Mateta’s penalty miss gave Villa renewed hope of a comeback - but a moment of brilliance from Sarr has provided Palace with serious daylight.
That said, it only takes one from Emery’s side to get back in this - Tielemans just had a crack from range that went just over.
All is not lost for Villa just yet.
GOAL! Crystal Palace 2-0 Aston Villa
18:33 , Will Castle58 mins: GOAL! IT’S ANOTHER BELTER FOR CRYSTAL PALACE!
Ismaila Sarr fires a beauty into the bottom-right corner - and now, Palace do double their lead!
PENALTY MISSED! Crystal Palace 1-0 Aston Villa
18:28 , Will Castle53 mins: PENATY MISSED! Mateta steps up... and puts it agonisingly wide!
Martinez dives the right way but he doesn’t need to make the save as Mateta’s effort clips the post and goes wayward.
A massive opportunity missed - but an equally huge reprieve for Villa.
PENALTY! Crystal Palace 1-0 Aston Villa
18:26 , Will Castle51 mins: PENALTY! Spot-kick to Palace!
Eze gets his body across Kamara who clatters into him, bringing the Englishman down and conceding what is a stonewall penalty.
Crystal Palace 1-0 Aston Villa
18:25 , Will Castle49 mins: SAVE! Two MASSIVE stops by Henderson!
Cash lofts one into McGinn who catches it nicely - Henderson has to react to palm it out for a corner.
Then from the set-piece, it comes it Digne who drills it on the half-volley, only to be denied by a low save by the keeper.
Crystal Palace 1-0 Aston Villa
18:22 , Will Castle47 mins: It opens up for Eze who gets it on his right and aims for the top-left corner.
No bend on it this time, and it flies wayward.
BACK UNDERWAY! Crystal Palace 1-0 Aston Villa
18:20 , Will Castle46 mins: BACK UNDERWAY! It’s Villa who get the second half underway.
No changes.
HALF-TIME! Crystal Palace 1-0 Aston Villa
18:19 , Will CastleShould Jean-Philippe Mateta’s opening strike have been ruled out?
If anything, it looked Ezri Konsa kicked Mateta when the Frenchman robbed him of possession, rather than the other way around.
A soft decision, for sure.
HALF-TIME! Crystal Palace 1-0 Aston Villa
18:14 , Will CastleTake a bow, Ebereche Eze.
EBERECHI EZE! WHAT A GOAL ☄️ pic.twitter.com/aGvQmNzUz2
— Match of the Day (@BBCMOTD) April 26, 2025
HALF-TIME! Crystal Palace 1-0 Aston Villa
18:07 , Will Castle
HALF-TIME! Crystal Palace 1-0 Aston Villa
18:05 , Will CastleThat’s your lot for the first-half!
It was a slow burner to start with, but once Ebereche Eze’s strike went in, this semi-final has been all-action.
Palace have the edge at the break.
Crystal Palace 1-0 Aston Villa
18:03 , Will Castle45+1 mins: TWO added minutes.
Crystal Palace 1-0 Aston Villa
18:03 , Will Castle45 mins: CHANCE! What a miss!
Tyrick Mitchell had the goal at his mercy as the ball was played across the box - but he completely misses the ball!
Villa have looked like the more likely to get the next goal, but that was a glorious opportunity for Palace to double their advantage!
Crystal Palace 1-0 Aston Villa
18:00 , Will Castle43 mins: Konsa throws himself at another inviting John McGinn cross but can’t get that finishing touch.
Palace holding on.
Crystal Palace 1-0 Aston Villa
17:59 , Will Castle42 mins: Huge amounts of pressure being exerted on the Palace goal at the moment. Villa want this equaliser before half-time.
For now, they’re back in their own half but working it well as they try to fashion another opening.
Lacroix gives away a free-kick on the centre-circle as he comes through the back of Watkins.
Crystal Palace 1-0 Aston Villa
17:56 , Will Castle40 mins: SAVE! Villa go close to an equaliser!
Konsa leaps high to win the header but Henderson gets down to block on the line.
Crystal Palace 1-0 Aston Villa
17:56 , Will Castle39 mins: CLOSE! This game is really opening up now!
Mateta whips one into the head of Sarr who can’t control his header and turn home.
Then up the other end, Villa counter and threaten before winning a corner.
Crystal Palace 1-0 Aston Villa
17:53 , Will Castle35 mins: Aston Villa try to respond immediately, piling on pressure up the other end as Pau Torres’s header goes agonisngly wide.
Big 10 minutes for Palace now.
GOAL! Crystal Palace 1-0 Aston Villa
17:47 , Will Castle31 mins: GOAL! SUBLIME FOR EBERECHE EZE!
Sarr closes down the clearance and plays the ball to Eze on the edge of the box, who whips his foot around it and produces a stunning finish into the roof of the net!
Just like against Fulham, it’s Eze who comes up with the goods in the cup!
NO GOAL! Crystal Palace 0-0 Aston Villa
17:47 , Will Castle29 mins: NO GOAL! Mateta robs Konsa of the ball and tucks it past Martinez - but Anthony Taylor isn’t having it!
It looked like Konsa kicked Mateta before going down, rather than the other way round - it’s unconvincing but won’t be overturned.
VAR rubber stamps the ref’s decision and we’re back underway.
Crystal Palace 0-0 Aston Villa
17:42 , Will Castle25 mins: CLOSE! First big chance of the game.
Digne whips in a delivery and it goes all the way through a sea of Palace players before landing to Rogers, who half-volleys one into the ground that bounces just wide.
Crystal Palace 0-0 Aston Villa
17:38 , Will Castle21 mins: Free-kick gets whipped in but is nodded behind by Chris Richards for a corner.
Asensio’s delivery then results in a goal-kick.
Crystal Palace 0-0 Aston Villa
17:37 , Will Castle19 mins: Villa counter up the other end and Mitchell resorts to illegally impeding Rogers to prevent any immediate danger.
He gets a yellow card for his troubles.
Crystal Palace 0-0 Aston Villa
17:35 , Will Castle18 mins: Kamara is the first name in the book as he trips up Mateta on the break, who did really well to knock it away from the Frenchman.
Free-kick goes to the back-post but is dealt with by Palace.
Crystal Palace 0-0 Aston Villa
17:33 , Will Castle16 mins: Superb atmosphere inside Wembley. Both sets of fans are, unsurprisingly, well up for this.
Crystal Palace 0-0 Aston Villa
17:30 , Will Castle12 mins: Opens up for Kamara from 25 yards out and the Frenchman decides to have crack, but he can’t get his shot right.
He puts his laces through and it goes high and wide.
Crystal Palace 0-0 Aston Villa
17:27 , Will Castle9 mins: Cash gives away a foul on the edge of the Palace area as Villa try and regain possession in a dangerous area.
Palace immediately give the ball back to the Villa back-line from the free-kick from deep inside their own half.
That’s sort of a reflection of these first few minutes. Whenever Palace win possession, they’re losing it almost instantaneously.
Crystal Palace 0-0 Aston Villa
17:24 , Will Castle7 mins: Villa dominating possession during the opening stages and look very happy to try and take the sting out of the game, ticking it around the back-line.
It’s patient play with the odd foray forward to try and catch Palace out.
Crystal Palace 0-0 Aston Villa
17:22 , Will Castle5 mins: Balloons have stopped play at Wembley as Dean Henderson is called on top pop those of the red and blue variety that have come out of the end behind his goal.
Not an everyday assignment for the keeper!
Crystal Palace 0-0 Aston Villa
17:18 , Will Castle2 mins: Matty Cash drives through the cloud of smoke down the right to try and force something early for Villa.
Well defended as Palace usher the ball out for a goal kick.
KICK-OFF! Crystal Palace 0-0 Aston Villa
17:17 , Will Castle1 min: KICK-OFF! And we’re off!
Here come the teams
17:14 , Will CastleBoth sides are welcomed to the hallowed Wembley turf to vociferous ovation.
We’re about to get underway. By the final whistle, it’ll be jubilation one, heartbreak for the other.
Closing in on kick-off at Wembley
17:05 , Will CastleAlright, time to get excited.
We’re T-minus 10 minutes until we get underway at Wembley.
FA Cup dreams are on the line. Who will be the first to book their place in next month’s final?
Morgan Rogers says Villa are accustomed to being 'under pressure'
17:00 , Will Castle"We're excited and we're ready - it's going to be a good game,” Rogers told BBC Sport
"It is a semi-final to try get into a final, so we will be looking forward to it.
"In the last few weeks every game has something on the line, today is no different. We know what playing under pressure feels like.
"That gives us good belief."
Palace players want to create history, says Dean Henderson
16:55 , Will Castle"We know we're up against a good team,” Henderson told BBC Sport. “The boys want to create history for Crystal Palace.
"I don't think many teams have been to the Emirates this season and created that many chances. We come in with momentum and we're really look forward to it.
"We have got to use our pace on the break and hopefully utilise their high line. We have to stay compact and hopefully we can get the job done."
Atmosphere building at Wembley
16:50 , Will Castle
Oliver Glasner gives pre-match thoughts
16:46 , Will Castle"We are all very excited,” Glasner said. “A great game, great atmosphere and a fantastic stadium. We're in a good shape, we feel well, so let's go.
"Aston Villa is doing so well in the league and Champions League. We know how they play and if we're very disciplined in our defending - we will get our chances."
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Unai Emery confirms reason for Marcus Rashford absence
16:42 , Will Castle“He’s injured,” Emery said.
“Today without Rashford, but Ollie Watkins is playing really well and he is feeling good, he is feeling confident. He is scoring goals in the last matches that he's played."
Monchi and Damian Vidagany issue rallying cry to Villains
16:40 , Will CastleAston Villa’s president Monchi and sporting director Damian Vidagany have taken to the mic at Boxpark to issue their final rallying cries before the Villains take to the Wembley pitch with a shot at an FA Cup final.
From Monchi & Damian... UP THE VILLA 🗣️🗣️🗣️ pic.twitter.com/DoEq5M92Hh
— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) April 26, 2025
Teams make their Wembley arrivals
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Ollie Watkins leads the line for Villa
16:24 , Will CastleOllie Watkins starts up front for Aston Villa as Marcus Rashford misses out entirely from the matchday squad that travelled to Wembley.
Crystal Palace, meanwhile, return to full strength after making numerous changes against Arsenal in midweek.
Is Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa on TV?
16:20 , Will CastleThe FA Cup semi-final is due to kick off at 5.15pm BST on Saturday 26 April at Wembley Stadium.
How can I watch it?
Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the match live on BBC One, with coverage on the channel from 4.45pm BST. A live stream will be available via the BBC Sport website and BBC iPlayer.
Line-ups CONFIRMED!
16:16 , Will CastleCrystal Palace XI: Henderson; Richards, Lacroix, Guehi; Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell; Sarr, Eze; Mateta.
Aston Villa XI: Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne; Tielemans, Kamara; Asensio, McGinn, Rogers; Watkins.
Your Palace XI for the @EmiratesFACup semi-final ❤️💙#CPFC
— Crystal Palace F.C. (@CPFC) April 26, 2025
Today's starting XI from Wembley 👊
— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) April 26, 2025
UP THE VILLA 💪#CRYAVL || #EmiratesFACup pic.twitter.com/BqQyUcivA5
What is the early team news?
16:00 , Will CastleWe’re expecting team news imminently - here’s what we know so far:
Ben Chilwell missed Crystal Palace’s midweek meeting with Arsenal due to illness, but could be back amongst things. Oliver Glasner rotated for that fixture with the semi-final in mind - Jean-Philippe Mateta and Ismaila Sarr are among those who could return to the starting side, along with Chris Richards after his suspension.
Unai Emery is not thought to have any fresh injury concerns. A competitive fight for forward places could see Ollie Watkins preferred up front, while John McGinn should also make the starting side.
Oliver Glasner plays down importance of Aston Villa clash
15:50 , Harry Latham-CoyleCrystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner is treating today’s FA Cup semi-final against Aston Villa like any other match.
The Eagles are one game away from only the third final in their 163-year history and the chance to win a first major trophy.
But Glasner insists a day out at Wembley will mean nothing unless they secure a place in the May showpiece.
"Of course playing a semi-final is always great and it shows how well we have done in the competition, until now," said Glasner.
"But it's just a semi-final. It's a huge game, at Wembley, and we are looking forward to it. But it's clear the goal is to win the game and get to the final.
"We'll enjoy it, it's the biggest stadium in England, it's very traditional and we can play in front of 40,000 Crystal Palace fans.
"But I don't care if we played at Selhurst Park or Villa Park, we would try to win. The approach is no different.
"It's a game. I don't want to make it bigger than it is. It's a football game and we feel well-prepared."
Unai Emery balancing twin pursuits as Aston Villa chase success
15:40 , Harry Latham-CoyleAston Villa boss Unai Emery says he is "choosing both competitions" as the club try to end the season with success in the Premier League and FA Cup.
Villa's pursuit for a return to the Champions League through a top-five finish in the Premier League takes a back seat as they head to Wembley to take on Crystal Palace in the FA Cup semi-final.
Emery is trying to end a 29-year trophy drought, going back to the 1996 League Cup, but is not prioritising the cup over their league ambitions.
Asked whether winning a trophy is more important than Champions League qualification, the Spaniard said: "When you start the season you are trying to set objectives through four competitions, the Premier League, Champions League this year, FA Cup and Carabao Cup.
"We are now still in two competitions, now we are focusing in each match in each competition trying to get our best, to be in Europe is one clear objective we have.
"The first way to get Europe is through the Premier League, but getting the trophy in the FA Cup.
"Now, we can't choose only one competition. We are choosing both competitions strongly because we have two ways for our positive season to end."
Unai Emery says FA Cup and Premier League both important for Aston Villa
Aston Villa's route to the semi-finals
15:25 , Harry Latham-CoyleThird round: Aston Villa 2-1 West Ham
Fourth round: Aston Villa 2-1 Tottenham
Fifth round: Aston Villa 2-0 Cardiff
Quarter-finals: Preston North End 0-3 Aston Villa
Crystal Palace's route to the semi-finals
15:15 , Harry Latham-CoyleThird round: Crystal Palace 1-0 Stockport County
Fourth round: Doncaster Rovers 0-2 Crystal Palace
Fifth round: Crystal Palace 3-1 Millwall
Quarter-finals: Fulham 0-3 Crystal Palace
Last time these two met...
15:00 , Harry Latham-CoyleCrystal Palace boast a strong record against their opponents today this season, following up a 2-2 draw at Villa Park with a 4-1 tonking at Selhurst Park in February. A good omen?
Oliver Glasner: Palace playing Arsenal just before cup semi not the best choice
14:45 , Harry Latham-CoyleThe Crystal Palace camp hasn’t necessarily been a happy one this week, with Oliver Glasner taking aim at his side’s schedule after they were forced to play Arsenal in the Premier League a day after Aston Villa had battled Manchester City. Could that fatigue show if things go deep later?
Oliver Glasner: Palace playing Arsenal just before cup semi not the best choice
The factors that will decide Marcus Rashford's future
14:30 , Harry Latham-CoyleAlso in the mix today is Marcus Rashford - but where will the England international be next season? A return to Manchester United feels off the cards but nothing is decided yet, Miguel Delaney explains:
The factors that will decide Marcus Rashford’s future after Aston Villa loan
Ollie Watkins wants to start FA Cup semi-final after Unai Emery responds to ‘fuming’ claim
14:15 , Harry Latham-CoyleDecisions, decisions for Unai Emery today, the Aston Villa boss with a problem of plenty in forward areas with a number of attackers in form. Ollie Watkins definitely fancies a start, as Richard Jolly heard earlier this week
Ollie Watkins eyes FA Cup semi-final after Unai Emery responds to ‘fuming’ claim
How the FA Cup semi-finals display the new dynamics of the Premier League’s disruptor clubs
14:00 , Miguel DelaneyAt Crystal Palace over the last few days, Oliver Glasner has been finalising hard work on Aston Villa’s midfield with a light touch. The Austrian is appealing to his players’ childhood love for the game, telling them to listen to the schoolyard near the training ground. The point is to remind them that occasions like an FA Cup semi-final at Wembley are to be savoured, rather than feel intimidated by. This, in short, is why you got into football.
You could forgive Palace feeling some pressure this weekend, mind. They are the only one of the four clubs left to have never won a major trophy. It is no exaggeration to say it means more to them.
That is not to dismiss the long waits for silverware that Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest have themselves endured, since either getting to the final would be an immense occasion, too. Their runs have nevertheless been part of greater surges. Both are aiming for the Champions League, with qualification likely to embolden two upwardly mobile clubs. Clearly, more is coming.
FA Cup semi-finals display the new dynamics of the Premier League’s disruptors
Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa LIVE
11:14 , Harry Latham-CoyleIt’s FA Cup semi-final weekend, four fanbases ready to descend on Wembley as their sides eye a shot at the annual showpiece. And what an intriguing bunch of clubs it is, too, Crystal Palace, Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest joining perennial contenders in Manchester City to vie for cup success.
Saturday evening’s fare could be fascinating as Palace clash with Villa in a meeting of two savvy managers and talented squads - kick off is at 5.15pm BST.
