Manchester City, Aston Villa Reach FA Cup Semi-finals

Aston Villa and Manchester City have both advanced to the FA Cup semi-finals, set for the weekend of April 26-27, where Villa will face Crystal Palace and City will take on Nottingham Forest. Villa secured their spot with a decisive 3-0 victory over Preston North End, highlighted by Marcus Rashford's two goals, while City triumphed 2-1 against Bournemouth after coming from behind. This success has led to a rearrangement of their upcoming Premier League fixture originally scheduled for April 28, as both teams are still in contention for Champions League qualification next season. The semi-finals present a significant opportunity for both clubs, especially for Villa, which seeks its first FA Cup final appearance in over a decade. The timing of the FA Cup matches may also affect Villa's Champions League preparations, as they are set to face Paris Saint-Germain in the quarter-finals. As excitement builds for the semi-finals, fans are eager to see which teams will secure their place in the final at Wembley.