The FA Cup quarter-finals concluded with Crystal Palace, Nottingham Forest, Aston Villa, and Manchester City securing spots in the semi-finals, setting up highly anticipated clashes at Wembley Stadium in late April.
Crystal Palace delivered a dominant 3-0 victory over Fulham at Selhurst Park, with goals from Eberechi Eze, Ismaila Sarr, and Eddie Nketiah. Manager Roy Hodgson praised his team’s momentum, stating, “This team is hitting its stride at the right moment.”
Nottingham Forest advanced after a dramatic penalty shootout win against Brighton & Hove Albion, following a 1-1 draw in regular time.
Ryan Yates scored the decisive penalty, and goalkeeper Matz Sels was instrumental with two crucial saves.
Forest coach Steve Cooper described the night as “historic for the club,” marking their first FA Cup semi-final appearance since 1991.
Aston Villa secured a comfortable 3-0 win over Preston North End, with Marcus Rashford scoring twice and Jacob Ramsey adding another goal.1 Manager Unai Emery highlighted the team’s confidence.
Manchester City overcame Bournemouth with a 2-1 comeback victory.
After conceding an early goal, Erling Haaland equalized, and substitute Omar Marmoush scored the winning goal. City manager Pep Guardiola commended his players’ resilience.
The semi-final draw has resulted in the following fixtures:
- Nottingham Forest vs. Manchester City
- Crystal Palace vs. Aston Villa
These matches are scheduled to take place at Wembley Stadium on the weekend of April 26-27, with the final set for May 17.
Nottingham Forest, seen as the underdogs, will face a formidable Manchester City, while Crystal Palace and Aston Villa are expected to have a closely contested match.
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