Crystal Palace vs. Aston Villa lineups, starting 11, confirmed team news, injuries: Both sides fit for FA Cup semifinal

Two clubs desperate to reach Wembley will clash at the final step prior as Crystal Palace host fellow Premier League side Aston Villa at Selhurst Park on Saturday.

Palace have never won the FA Cup in club history, while Aston Villa last won the crown in 1957, so this is a rare opportunity for both teams.

With Nottingham Forest and Man City in the other semifinal, there is a general feeling that this year's competition remains wide open. Both those two teams have some attention on their league standing as they chase Champions League qualification, giving the winner from this game a potential advantage in the upcoming final.

Another advantage is their empty injury room, with both sides looking at or near full fitness as they make a late-season push in the domestic cup competition.

The Sporting News runs through the latest team news and injury updates for both sides as the match draws nearer.

Crystal Palace vs. Aston Villa lineups, confirmed starting 11, team news

While Crystal Palace don't boast the squeaky clean injury list that Aston Villa possess, they're exceedingly close to having one of their own as well.

Only Cheick Doucoure and Chadi Riad are absent with fitness concerns, while Ben Chilwell missed training on Thursday due to illness but recovered to make the bench.

American international Chris Richards returns to the lineup after missing out on the recent draw with Arsenal due to suspension, while Adam Wharton is paired with Daichi Kamada in central midfield.

Crystal Palace confirmed XI (3-4-3, right to left): Henderson (GK) — Richards, Lacroix, Guehi — Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell — Sarr, Mateta, Eze.

Crystal Palace subs: Turner (GK), Ward, Lerma, Nketiah, Clyne, Hughes, Esse, Chilwell, Devenny.

Injured: Doucoure (knee), Riad (knee).
Suspended: None.

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Unai Emery has an entirely clean bill of health to work with at Aston Villa. The biggest question for the Villa boss right now is how to manage his front line.

Ollie Watkins and Marco Asensio come into the side that lost 2-1 at Manchester City in midweek, with Marcus Rashford and Jacob Ramsey dropping to the bench.

Fan favourite John McGinn starts in midfield.

Aston Villa confirmed XI (4-3-2-1, right to left): E. Martinez (GK) —  Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne — Kamara, Tielemans, McGinn — Rogers, Asensio — Watkins.

Aston Villa subs: Olsen (GK), Mings, Maatsen, Garcia, Barkley, Onana, Bailey, Malen, Ramsey.

Injured: None.
Suspended: None.

Crystal Palace vs. Aston Villa live stream, TV channel

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