Palace Power Past Villa To Secure Fa Cup Final Spot

Crystal Palace advanced to the FA Cup final for the first time in nine years with a 3-0 victory over Aston Villa at Wembley on Saturday, thanks to a brace from Ismaila Sarr and a powerful strike from Eberechi Eze .

Oliver Glasner's team took the lead in the semi-final with Eze's stunning long-range shot before Sarr added two more in the second half.

In the final on May 17, Palace will face either Nottingham Forest or Manchester City, who are set to compete in the second semi-final on Sunday.

The Eagles are still seeking their first FA Cup triumph, having lost in their two previous final appearances to Manchester United in 2016 and 1990. Villa, who last lifted the FA Cup in 1957, were aiming to reach the final for the first time since 2015.

However, Unai Emery's squad delivered a disappointing performance and will need to focus on securing a top-five spot in the Premier League for Champions League qualification.