In fact, Crystal Palace - who beat Villa 3–0 at Wembley - could inflict further damage if they win the final against either Forest or Manchester City. If Palace were to lift the FA Cup, and remain outside the top five, they would take the Europa League place awarded to the winning side at Wembley Stadium.

Based solely on League position, Crystal Palace are the weakest team left in the competition. But Palace thumped Aston Villa 4-1 the last time these two clubs met in late February. They’ve taken points off Newcastle,