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FA Cup semi-final draw throws up exciting all-Premier League ties

Aston Villa will face Crystal Palace in the semi-finals of the FA Cup following their 3-0 victory at Preston North End on Sunday.

Marcus Rashford, on loan from Manchester United, scored his first two goals for the club with a second-half double.

Oliver Glasner’s Palace secured a 3-0 win at Fulham on Saturday to reach this stage of the competition for the first time since 2022.

It also means the Eagles have won their last five matches in all competitions, while it is the second time they have won at Craven Cottage in the last month.

Nottingham Forest will play in their first FA Cup semi-final since 1991, when they take on either AFC Bournemouth or Manchester City, whose quarter-final takes place later on Sunday afternoon.

After after a 0-0 draw over 90 minutes, Nuno Espirito Santo's side edged past Brighton & Hove Albion 4-3 on penalties at Amex Stadium.

It is their third consecutive penalty shootout victory in the competition, having beaten Exeter City and Ipswich Town by the same method in the previous rounds.

FA Cup semi-finals

Crystal Palace v Aston Villa

Nottingham Forest v AFC Bournemouth or Man City

The semi-finals will take place at Wembley Stadium on the weekend of 26 April, the same weekend as Matchweek 34 in the Premier League.

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