Crystal Palace have never won the FA Cup, Aston Villa last lifted the trophy in 1957 and Nottingham Forest have not managed it since 1959 but all three clubs go into this weekend's semi-finals genuinely believing this could be their year.

Unai Emery has set his sights on leading Aston Villa to their first FA Cup triumph since 1957 and completing a memorable end to the season by qualifying for the Champions League.Asked whether winning the FA Cup for the first time in 68 years is more important than Champions League qualification,

Unai Emery is excited at the chance to “smell” the unique atmosphere of Wembley when he leads Aston Villa into their FA Cup semi-final against Crystal Palace tomorrow. Villa have not won the FA Cup since 1957 but can take a significant step towards ending that drought by seeing off Palace and setting up a final clash with either Manchester City or Nottingham Forest.