Aston Villa advanced to the FA Cup semi-finals after defeating Preston North End 3-0, marking their first appearance in this stage since the 2014-15 season. Marcus Rashford scored twice, while Jacob Ramsey added a third. Villa will face Crystal Palace, who are on a winning streak with five straight wins. Nottingham Forest also advanced, beating Brighton on penalties for their 13th semi-final appearance, having won the FA Cup in 1898 and 1959. This year they are the first team to achieve three consecutive penalty victories in a single FA Cup season.
Aston Villa's solid performance in the FA Cup quarter-finals secures them a spot in the semi-finals for the first time since the 2014-15 season.
Crystal Palace demonstrates impressive form, coming off five straight victories and momentum heading into their semi-final clash against Aston Villa.
Nottingham Forest makes history by winning three consecutive penalty shoot-outs in a single FA Cup season, marking them as a resilient contender in the tournament.
The FA Cup semi-finals feature a clash between Aston Villa and Crystal Palace, with Nottingham Forest also advancing for their first time since 1991.
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