Defeat under the arch

Aston Villa bowed out of the FA Cup at the semi-final stage on Saturday, losing 3-0 to Crystal Palace under the Wembley arch. 

Tens of thousands of Villa supporters descended on the capital where a carnival pre-match atmosphere built on Wembley Way, in BOXPARK and in the club's official FanZone on the east side of the stadium. 

Unai Emery's side, competing in a first FA Cup semi-final since 2015, ultimately fell to goals from Ismaïla Sarr (2) and Eberechi Eze as Palace booked their spot in next month's final, where they will take on Manchester City. 

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