New Delhi: Nottingham Forest are set to face Manchester City as they play their first FA Cup semi-final in 34 years, as Crystal Palace take on Aston Villa. The Tricky Trees come to the final four after winning their game against Brighton and Hove Albion in a penalty shootout.
For Nottingham, it is a big achievement after finishing just above the Premier League relegation spot last season, with a difference of six points, following points deduction and being out of the two domestic cup competitions. At Amex Stadium, it was Matz Sels who made crucial saves to help Forest through. If they are able to bring the cup, it would be their first FA Cup win since 1959.
🚨🏆 OFFICIAL: FA Cup semi finals.
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There are many other things to celebrate for Nottingham Forest as they close in on their first European appearance in 28 years, well placed at third for a return to the Champions League. Nottingham will be facing seven-time winners Man City.
City managed to go past Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium on Sunday, keeping their contention for silverware alive after a disastrous season. Pep Guardiola has now led his side to seven consecutive FA Cup semi-finals.
As it stands in the FA Cup title list
Villa too found themselves in the semi-finals after Marcus Rashford’s brace in five minutes, winning by a margin of 3-0. This marks Villa’s first appearance in the FA Cup, last four since 204-15, when they reached the finals and lost to Arsenal. Their last FA Cup triumph was in 1957, their seventh title, and they have since made two final appearances. At Craven Cottage, Eberechi Eze was the star for Palace, with Fulham offering not much in defence, ultimately losing 3-0.
At Craven Cottage, Eberechi Eze was the star for Palace, with Fulham offering not much in defence, ultimately losing 3-0. Palace have lost two finals and have never won the trophy. Man City are looking at their eighth title now, with Arsenal leading the list with 14 titles, followed closely by Manchester United with 13. Chelsea, Liverpool, and Tottenham have each won the title eight times.
The games will be played on either April 26th or 27th. It is all Premier League teams who make up the final four appearance, with most of the heavyweights of the FA Cup now out of the competition.
Nottingham Forest are set to make FA Cup semi-final appearance for the first time in 34 years, as they face Manchester City. Aston Villa search for their eighth title as they face Crystal Palace. Football Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
