FA Cup Semi-Final Draw: Aston Villa To Face Crystal Palace, Forest Await Opponent

• Aston Villa cruise into FA Cup semi-finals after a 3-0 win over Preston.

• Crystal Palace set up Wembley showdown with Villa after beating Fulham.

• Nottingham Forest advance via penalties, awaiting Man City or Bournemouth.

The draw for the FA Cup semi-finals took place on Sunday following Aston Villa’s emphatic 3-0 victory over Preston North End in the third quarter-final clash.

Marcus Rashford was the star of the match, netting twice—his first-ever goals for Villa—to help Unai Emery’s side secure a place in the final four. A third goal from his teammates sealed a comfortable win.

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EKO HOT BLOG reports that Villa will now take on Crystal Palace at Wembley after the Eagles stormed past Fulham with a commanding 3-0 victory at Craven Cottage on Saturday. Palace’s dominant display ensured their spot in the semi-finals, setting up an exciting showdown against Villa.

Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest had to rely on penalties to edge past Brighton after a goalless draw in 120 minutes of play. The tense shootout saw Forest emerge victorious, booking their place in the last four.

Forest now awaits their semi-final opponent, which will be determined by the outcome of the final quarter-final clash between Manchester City and Bournemouth. The winner of that tie will complete the semi-final lineup.

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