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      Erik ten Hag ‘lined up for return to management with Champions League club six months after Man Utd axe’

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      ERIK TEN HAG has been shortlisted by a Champions League club six months after his acrimonious exit from Manchester United.Ten Hag, 55, was sacked in October after overseing United’s worst ever start to a Premier League season.Erik ten Hag could be set for a return to management after his Manchester United exitAlonso could be leaving Leverkusen for Real MadridCredit: GettyAccording to Kicker, however, the Dutch tactician could be participating in next season’s Champions League as he is a serious candidate for Bayer Leverkusen.Leverkusen may soon need to replace Xabi Alonso, a year after he led them to an undefeated domestic Double.The Spaniard is a favourite to replace departing Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti at the end of the season.And the same source claims Ten Hag, who used to work as manager of rivals Bayern Munich’s reserves, is on the reigning German champions’ list of candidates.Read More on Man UtdHowever, there have not yet been any concrete talks with the ex-Utrecht and Ajax boss, who led United to FA and Carabao Cup glory.Nevertheless, the Bundesliga giants have still gathered information on the Dutchman’s situation as they explore the market.But everything will depend on what Alonso chooses to do next.Threrefore, Leverkusen are waiting on the Spanish tactician’s final decision. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThis comes after Ten Hag hinted he may never return to management.He is currently enjoying some time off away from the spotlight of the dugout.And he confirmed in February that he’s keeping his options wide open when it comes to his next move.The ex-Man Utd boss would be open to a new project that “suits him” but is currently happy working away from football with his family. More

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      FA Cup final puts Manchester City back in Dream Team spotlight as fixtures get rarer

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      DREAM TEAM managers haven’t been able to rely on Manchester City this season.Pep Guardiola’s side started 2024/25 having won four consecutive Premier League titles and it seemed normal service had been resumed during the first three months of the campaign as Man City went unbeaten in all competitions until late October.But once the floodgates opened, things quickly went downhill.Man City can salvage their season with victory in the FA Cup finalCredit: GettyMan City won just once in the space of 13 games in a dismal run that lasted from Halloween until Boxing Day.During this time, they dropped out of the title race, were eliminated from the Carabao Cup, and severely disadvantaged themselves in the Champions League.Dream Team bosses had no choice but to find replacements for under-performing individuals.And when Guardiola’s troops were dumped out of Europe by Real Madrid in February, even more gaffers decided it was time to look elsewhere.However, as the season draws to a close, Man City are shuffling back into the spotlight once again.Gvardiol is up to fifth among Dream Team defendersCredit: GettyOn Sunday, goals from Rico Lewis (£2.2m) and Josko Gvardiol (£4.2m) secured City a place in the FA Cup final at the expense of Nottingham Forest.In Dream Team terms, their meeting with Crystal Palace on May 17th represents something very valuable: an additional point-scoring opportunity.Most read in FootballWith just four Gameweeks remaining once the current one is complete, every fixture counts.This is the same reason why the upcoming European semi-finals featuring Arsenal, Manchester United, Tottenham and Chelsea are so useful.The majority of clubs have just four league fixtures remaining and so any extra avenues to points should be taken into account when gaffers come to make their transfers.Marmoush averages 7.2 points-per-game in 2024/25Credit: GettyA goal and clean sheet at Wembley resulted in a 14-point haul for Gvardiol at the weekend, his best single-game return of the season.This timely performance propelled the Croatia international up to fifth in the defender rankings, with an overall tally of 235 points to his name.It’s worth noting that since Nico O’Reilly (£2.8m) established himself as a rather handy left-back, Gvardiol has been playing as a centre-back.The 23-year-old is accustomed to playing centrally and has impressed in recent weeks but his Dream Team viability is reduced at centre-back as he doesn’t have the same license to get forward.That being said, he still offers an aerial threat from set-pieces, as Forest discovered to their detriment.Haaland may return before the end of the seasonCredit: GettyOmar Marmoush (£4.9m) has banked 69 points across his last eight games via four goals and two assists.The Egyptian forward has deputised for Erling Haaland (£7.8m) with aplomb and remains a strong option all the while he’s a guaranteed starter.Naturally, the prolific Norwegian No9 will be an excellent selection if he returns from injury.Read More on The SunMANCHESTER CITY’S REMAINING FIXTURES (DATES TBC)Wolves (h)Southampton (a)Crystal Palace (n)Bournemouth (h)Fulham (a)Score PredictorPlay Score Predictor with Dream Team this season!FREE to play£250 weekly prizePredict scores of five selected Premier League fixtures and earn points for accuracyMost points wins weekly cash prizePLAY NOW More

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      Nottingham Forest 0 Man City 2: Pep and Co set up FA Cup final showdown with Crystal Palace as Nuno’s side spurn chances

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      WHAT a strange old FA Cup semi-final this was. Thousands of Manchester City fans didn’t bother turning up for it – and neither did Nottingham Forest’s players for the first hour.Man City have the chance to salvage something from their seasonA goal in each half from Rico Lewis and Josko Gvardiol was enough for City to face Crystal Palace in the final on May 17Lewis scored inside TWO minutesBut there were plenty of empty seats at WembleyNottingham Forest missed a handful of chances in the second halfOn the day when City’s four-year reign as champions of England came to an end, goals from Rico Lewis and Josko Gvardiol, early in either half, booked Pep Guardiola’s men a third successive FA Cup Final appearance.There were almost 10,000 empty seats in the City end, with Wembley 17,000 short of its 90,000 capacity.And City keeper Stefan Ortega could have taken one of those vacant places in the stands for the entire first half, when he was a complete spectator. With Mateo Kovacic outstanding in midfield, City showed patches of their vintage form as they secured a final date with Crystal Palace on May 17. READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSForest struck the woodwork three times in a late rally – skipper Morgan Gibbs-White doing so twice, including a stunning long-range volley. But after Aston Villa’s thumping by Palace on Saturday, for a second straight day an upwardly-mobile Midlands club completely underwhelmed at Wembley. There was no doubting which set of supporters were more up for this – the Forest end was rammed and raucous.And given that this was their club’s seventh successive FA Cup semi-final – and their 28th major fixture at the new Wembley – it felt like a far more routine day out for City. Most read in FA CupCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSGuardiola might have been accused of ‘overthinking it’ for a big match again when he benched Kevin De Bruyne, as well as Ilkay Gundogan.Yet within two minutes, Lewis – a surprise selection in midfield, had thumped home the opener.Pep Guardiola gives Jack Grealish update as Man City star ‘slapped’ after Manchester derby Kovacic was the creator, holding off a challenge and angling a pass to Lewis, who arrowed his shot past Matz Sels and into the bottom corner. Kovavic was beasting Forest in midfield, winning several tackles, as City kept their opponents pinned back.  Jack Grealish, his shinpads now almost microscopic, was menacing as a false nine. City had been on a seven-match unbeaten run since losing at Forest in early March Omar Marmoush blazed one over but City were playing like something from their peak years. Nuno had handed a first major start to his 18-year-old defender Zach Abbott and along with the rest of Forest’s defence, the kid was seriously under the pump. It wasn’t until the 24th minute that Forest had a touch in the City box, they had barely ventured into the opposition’s half – and every time they did, they were caught offside. Nico O’Reilly, popping into midfield from left-back, executed a pirouette and drilled a shot narrowly wide.But City had taken their foot off their gas and by half-time this was dying a death. Forest had failed to register a single shot and managed just a single touch inside the City box.There was no surprise when Nuno sent on birthday boy Anthony Elanga at the break, in place of Danilo, and he had clearly inserted a rocket up a few jacksies.  And a minute into the second half, Forest had a shot. Hudson-Odoi raced down the left and centred low for Elanga poked wide from close range. Yet that brief burst of attacking intent was short-lived as City started to pepper the Forest goal. First Sels saved an angled shot from Lewis with his feet at the near post, then the Forest keeper pushed out a Matheus Nunes effort.And then Sels made a brilliant improvised stop with his feet from a deflected Kovacic effort. Still, the Belgian’s heroics were in vain because, from the resulting corner, delivered by Marmoush, Gvardiol leapt above Murillo for a mighty header which doubled City’s lead.  Soon, Grealish’s reverse pass located Marmoush whose shot was repelled by Sels.  But then Gibbs-White – a summer target for City, who had been quiet all afternoon – met an Elanga centre with a stunning volley which crashed off the crossbar, combining exquisite technique with thunderous power.  And Gibbs-White then struck the woodwork for a second time in four minutes. Read More on The SunCity got seriously sloppy trying to play out from the back and a dozy Gvardiol pass was intercepted by the Forest skipper, who rounded Ortega but shot against the post from a tight angle. Forest were staging a very belated comeback attempt and sub Taiwo Awoniyi fired against the post before Ortega saved brilliantly, pushing away a Gibbs-White header. Morgan Gibbs-White hit the woodwork twice in the second half More

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      Diehard Crystal Palace fan with arm in sling goes viral after using his HEAD to clap FA Cup heroes at Wembley

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      A DIE-HARD Crystal Palace fan has gone viral while celebrating during his club’s 3-0 FA Cup semi-final win over Aston Villa.The fan was hindered with one arm in a sling, so he used his HEAD to clap with his free hand.A Crystal Palace fan has gone viral after using his head to clapThe young man couldn’t clap normally because his arm was in a slingPalace fans were in a frenzy after battering Villa in the FA Cup semi-finalThe unnamed Eagles supporter could be seen in the background behind double goalscorer Ismaila Sarr at Wembley on Saturday.The moment came after Sarr’s sublime low shot from distance put Oliver Glasner’s side 2-0 up in the 58th minute.Sarr’s crucial goal came minutes after Villa threatened to turn the tie on its head after Jean-Philippe Mateta sent his penalty well wide.But one Palace fan has gone viral after viewers at home caught him slapping his head with one free hand among the wild celebrations. READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSThe young man couldn’t clap with his broken left arm, so he ingeniously improvised with his head instead.The inventive fella was as enthusiastic as those around him as Palace booked their place in the final against either Manchester City or Nottingham Forest, who play in the other semi-final on Sunday.One X user joked: “This bloke can’t clap so he’s whacking his head instead.”Another claimed: “That’s my mate. He broke his arm in our Sunday league game a couple weeks ago.”Most read in FA CupCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSA third quipped: “I normally opt to use my chest, but each to their own 😂.”While one more added: “What a legend. Proper fan 🤣🤣.”Crystal Palace fans earn club an FA charge within 30 SECONDS after engulfing Wembley in smoke by sneaking in flaresIt was a true turning point in the game, before Sarr went onto put the final nail in Unai Emery’s coffin in added time.England international Eberechi Eze had put Palace ahead with an absolute screamer in the 31st minute.Emery reflected on his Wembley defeat and confessed: “Crystal Palace deserved to win.  “This year we played them four times and lost three and drew one. “We have to accept it and keep going in the Premier League where we are close to qualifying for Europe. “We must dominate our frustrations.”Read More on The SunPalace fans broke strict Wembley rules just 30 seconds into the clash by letting off flares.Meanwhile, Manchester United loanee Marcus Rashford looks set to miss the rest of Villa’s season after picking up a hamstring injury. More

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      Nottingham Forest vs Man City LIVE SCORE: Lewis gives Pep’s side dream start in thrilling FA Cup semi-final tie – latest

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      MANCHESTER CITY have taken the lead inside TWO minutes in this mouthwatering FA Cup semi-final tie against Nottingham Forest.A lot of the focus before kick-off surrounded 18-year-old Zach Abott who is making his full debut for Nuno’s side.However, Forest fell behind inside TWO minutes courtesy of a sublime strike by Man City teen Rico Lewis.FREE live stream: BBC iPlayerTV channel: BBC OneNottingham Forest starting XI: Sels; Toffolo, Milenkovic, Murillo, Abbott; Dominguez, Oliveira; Gibbs-White, Danilo, Hudson-Odoi; WoodMan City starting XI: Ortega Moreno; Nunes, Dias, Gvardiol, O’Reilly; Lewis, Kovacic; Bernardo, Savinho, Grealish; MarmoushBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKFollow ALL the action from Wembley with our live blog below…33 – Nottm Forest 0-1 Man CityBit better for Forest who play direct through the middle of the park.Hudson-Odoi is then slipped in down the right and he slides a pass for Wood in the box but sensational last-ditch defending puts him off and prevents a certain goal.The flag then does go up but it would’ve been tight…Copy linkCopied30 – Nottm Forest 0-1 Man CityMilenkovic covers well when Savinho looked to get into the box in behind the defenders.The Forest man sees his clearance hit off the winger and go behind for a goal kick, before he waves his hands looking for more from the Forest supporters.The fans have given so much for over an hour and aren’t getting much to shout about from his teammates…Copy linkCopied27 – Nottm Forest 0-1 Man CityThis would’ve been one of THEE Wembley goals to remember.O’Reilly latches onto Gibbs-White and dispossesses him 15 yards inside the Forest half.His close control and strength is superb to evade two challenges with Maradona-esque footwork before unleashing a rocket of an effort from 25 yards which bounces a couple of yards wide.Copy linkCopied24 – Nottm Forest 0-1 Man CitySet piece for Forest this time as they’re enjoying a couple of minutes up the park, and a chance to get the big boys up.It’s wide on the left and about 45 yards from goal, when it’s clipped into the area for the team in red to attack.Until, the linesman’s flag goes up for offside. Dearie me.Copy linkCopiedLloyd Canfield at Wembley StadiumForest are slowly settling here. After what was a chaotic start to say the least, Forest are starting to settle a bit and their fans are reacting accordingly. The occasion may have been a little large for those players right from the off, but it seems like now they’re being a bit more patient on the ball which should pay dividends for them. It’s all going to depend on that final ball now – in my view they’re missing Anthony Elanga big time so far, who is on the bench. Anthony Elanga is on the bench for Forest vs Man CityCredit: GettyCopy linkCopied22 – Nottm Forest 0-1 Man CityNearly an opening for Forest for the first time this afternoon.Anderson did look in an offside position when trying to bundle his way beyond the City defence but the defenders come out on top in any case.Copy linkCopied19 – Nottm Forest 0-1 Man CityThey don’t really deal with that City corner initially and it’s only half cleared to Savinho out wide again.His next delivery is a good one but nobody in sky blue meets it and Sels comes out to claim.Copy linkCopied18 – Nottm Forest 0-1 Man CityKovacic is man of the match already. EVERYTHING is going through him and he’s already twice won the ball high up the park for City.Toffolo with an important tackle down his left side but at the expense of a corner.Copy linkCopied15 – Nottm Forest 0-1 Man CityAnother shot comes in on the Forest goal.Having said that, it was more at the Forest fans.Clever one-two between Marmoush and Grealish before the former strikes from 25 yards out but he’s a mile off target.Copy linkCopied14 – Nottm Forest 0-1 Man CityA rough 14 minutes for Forest to this point.Although, they’ve had 1% possession for every minute played so far…City with 86% possession in the opening quarter of an hour and I’m actually a tough surprised it’s not more.Copy linkCopied12 – Nottm Forest 0-1 Man CityThe corner is dealt with as Sels punches it away but it’s coming straight back.Marmoush has an effort from the corner of the area which is blocked and spins out to the City right where they win a free kick.Again, the set piece is dealt with before it’s knocked to halfway and City’s players work hard to win it back almost immediately.Copy linkCopied10 – Nottm Forest 0-1 Man CityKovacic running the show at the minute.And he’s almost in for a second City goal, taking a sublime touch to beat two Forest players on the edge of the box and get nearer goal before Forest scramble and get the ball behind for a corner.They look a complete bag of nerves back there.Copy linkCopiedLloyd Canfield at Wembley StadiumWhat a start that is. Exactly what Man City needed, as it’s kicked their fans into gear and quietened down what were a ferocious Forest fanbase. Forest have work to do now if they want to be playing in the final here…Rico Lewis netted within two minutes for Manchester CityCredit: GettyCopy linkCopied6 – Nottm Forest 0-1 Man CityNo change since the goal as City knock the ball about for fun while Forest deploy their formation inside their own half.City were almost in again down the right with Nunes but his attempted cross was blocked.Copy linkCopiedNottm Forest 0-1 Man City – GOAL DETAILI was just about to say this game has started perfectly for both these sides; City with possession and Forest out of possession.But that perfect start has been continued by City and it’s a nightmare for Forest.The defending is absolutely horrific.City are patient and Kovacic makes a darting ball through the middle, committing three Forest bodies when doing so.He finds Rico Lewis inside the D at the edge of the box and he’s given time to take a touch and fire low and hard into the bottom corner.So many red shirts there and nobody thinks to get close. Copy linkCopiedGOALLLL!!! Nottm Forest 0-1 MAN CITYInside two minutes and City are in front already!RICO LEWIS with it!Copy linkCopiedKICK-OFF!A spot in the FA Cup final against Crystal Palace is up for grabs!Nottm Forest vs Man CityCopy linkCopiedHuddledThe City XI group into a huddle with Ruben Dias delivering an impassioned final speech.Morgan Gibbs-White with the final message in the Forest huddle.Ready to go…Copy linkCopiedHere they comeA steely look on the face of the 22 players – and indeed the 22 mascots – as they make their way out at Wembley.The Forest tifo is unfurled just as they’re making their way out. Good stuff from both sets of supporters.A really brilliant atmosphere. Let’s hope it delivers on the park too!Copy linkCopiedFrom Lloyd Canfield at Wembley StadiumThe Nottingham Forest fans have absolutely blown the Man City faithful out of the water here at Wembley. To my left the stadium erupts at every mention of the word Nottingham, with almost every seat full, scarfs waving around and people singing as if they were using their final breaths. To my right, the City fans seem apathetic. This is their 28th visit here since the new Wembley was built, perhaps they’ve begun to take the importance of an occasion like this for granted. As for Forest, this is just their second visit since the stadium was built – the previous being a play-off final vs Huddersfield in 2022. I was sat here for the Carabao Cup final, where Newcastle’s atmosphere helped them beat champions elect Liverpool – and I’ve got a feeling we might see a similar story here today. Copy linkCopiedIn the tunnelA terrific noise from the fans in here, sky blue at one end and red on the other.The noise coming from those in red, mainly as they outnumber their City opponents.However, the Man City fans have unfurled a huge tifo behind the goals where they’re housed!Copy linkCopiedEnjoyNuno has urged his players to enjoy their ‘special occasion’ at Wembley afternoon.He said: “You don’t have to shield them, it is impossible to shield a squad of players when there is so much information and when it is such a special occasion for us.“We have to enjoy it, but we have to go as a group of players and staff to compete.“That’s the best way to enjoy the semi final of the FA Cup, if you are focused and committed to compete.”Copy linkCopiedWarming upIt’s getting warm inside Wembley – on the pitch and off it!The players are coming to the end of their warm-ups.And the Forest fans – who’ve been in here for quite some time – are the ones making all the noise!Copy linkCopiedMatch oddsCity the warm, warm favourites to win the tie in 90 minutes here.The value, almost certainly would be with Forest. You just can’t ignore City in these situations though.Nottm Forest 15/4Draw 29/10Man City 13/20Copy linkCopiedHow City line-upA few surprise selections from Pep Guardiola as Jack Grealish is brought back into the starting 11.The Spaniard has made two further changes from the side that beat Aston Villa on Tuesday with Rico Lewis and Savinho coming in for Iklay Gundogan and the suspended James McAtee.Copy linkCopied More

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      How to watch Nottingham Forest vs Man City for FREE: Streaming and TV info for huge FA Cup semi-final

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      ALL eyes will be on Wembley THIS AFTERNOON as Nottingham Forest take on Manchester City in a mouthwatering FA Cup semi-final – and fans can tune in for FREE!Nuno Espirito Santo has certainly turned Forest’s fortunes around this season following their relegation scrap during the 2023/24 campaign.Forest progressed to the semis after beating Brighton on penaltiesCredit: AlamyOmar Marmoush’s strike helped City fight back against Bournemouth in the last roundCredit: GettyNot only are the Midlands outfit in a great position to qualify for a Champions League spot.But the dramatic penalty shoot-out win against Brighton in the quarter-final of the FA Cup has left fans dreaming of lifting this trophy for the first time since 1959.However, in their stands a City side who only have the FA Cup as a last chance of securing silverware after what has been a well-below-par season.This sets the semi-final up perfectly for fans to watch free of charge.How to watch Nottingham Forest vs Man City in the FA Cup semi-final for FREENottingham Forest vs Man City is available to watch for FREE on ITV 1 in the UK as long as you hold a valid TV license.Read more on FA CupFans can also stream the entire action for FREE on ITV X through a compatible mobile device or tablet.The huge FA Cup semi-final kicks off at 4:30pm BST.And whoever goes on to win this match, will face the winner of Crystal Palace and Aston Villa in the final.What is the prize money for the FA Cup 2024/25?This year’s FA Cup winners will receive a whopping £2million in prize money.Most read in FA CupWhile the runners-up take home £1million. More

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      ‘I understand’ – Pep Guardiola joins calls to bring back popular FA Cup feature

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      PEP GUARDIOLA made a fresh call to switch FA Cup semi-finals from Wembley to help out cash-strapped fans.Manchester City face Nottingham Forest on Sunday in the last four,  a seventh straight appearance at this stage.Pep Guardiola has backed FA Cup semi-finals moving from WembleyCredit: EPACity are appearing in their seventh-straight semi-finalCredit: GettyBut about 5,000 City tickets are unsold for what is their 28th trip to the redeveloped national stadium, while Forest’s 36,000 swiftly sold out.Guardiola has sympathy for fans priced out of yet another trip south.And the Spaniard called for a return to staging semis at neutral grounds in the country.Asked if it was unfair to always make fans travel 200 miles from Manchester to London, he said: “Yes, one day in the FA Cup maybe we will play them in the north.READ MORE ON FOOTBALL“Maybe they will come to Old Trafford, Etihad, Anfield or Goodison,  perhaps they will come here.”I understand people all around the world are suffering economically, it’s not easy for them.“We’d love it if they could be there and  will play for the ones who come and the ones who would like to but cannot.“They can’t but I’m  sure they’d love to – it’s just that it’s not possible for them. I’m close enough to them to understand it.”Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKOnly Chelsea, with 30 trips, have been to Wembley more since 2007.City are closing in on a tenth visit in four years.Pep Guardiola in iconic reaction to controversial Man Utd fans’ chantThe 4.30pm kick-off is another issue as extra-time and penalties would be a big problem for fans travelling by train.Guardiola added: “I know they’d come but the situation is difficult.”For travel, work on Monday, maybe they will get back late.”The prices, all the tickets . . . people cannot afford it.” More

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      ‘You’ll have experienced this’ – Wayne Rooney cracks up live on BBC Sport after Gary Lineker’s brutal Micah Richards gag

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      GARY LINEKER left Wayne Rooney in hysterics with a joke at Micah Richards’ expense.The trio of ex-England stars and Glenn Murray were covering the first FA Cup semi-final between Aston Villa and Crystal Palace live on the BBC.Gary Lineker’s shared a brutal gag about Micah RichardsCredit: X / BBCMOTDThe comment left Wayne Rooney and Glenn Murray in stitchesCredit: X / BBCMOTDLineker quipped that Richards was likely often left out of important cup gamesCredit: X / BBCMOTDDuring a segment, they began talking about players being left out of important cup games at Wembley.Naturally, Lineker assumed that Rooney had never been left out of any Wembley days during his illustrious career at Manchester United.Rooney said: “Yeah, I was left out of the starting line up here in the league cup final against Aston Villa in 2010.”Well I was rested for a Champions League game. But I was fuming because it was a final and I wanted to play.”READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSRichards hilariously jumped in to add that being left out and being rested are not the same thing.Before Rooney, 39, added that he was also rested in Man Utd’s FA Cup semi-final against Everton, which United lost on penalties after a goalless draw in 2009.Wazza – who just one FA Cup in 2016 – quickly told Richards: “But I came on against Villa and scored the winner, so it was OK in the end.”But witty Lineker then jumped in and said: “Micah, you would have experienced this quite a bit. Did you ever knock on the manager’s door?”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThe comment had Richards, Rooney and Murray in stitches.And former Palace striker Murray added: “I was always knocking on the door, Gary”. ‘Better than what we currently have’ – Man Utd fans drooling over Wayne Rooney’s son Kai’s goal for academy teamLike Rooney, Richards and Lineker both won the FA Cup once with Manchester City in 2011 and 1991 respectively.The discussion came after two-time FA Cup winner Marcus Rashford was ruled out through injury against Palace.The forward was not named in Unai Emery’s starting XI, with Villa saying he had picked up “a knock”.Rashford sustained a minor muscle injury during the first half of the 2-1 defeat to Manchester City on Tuesday.The 27-year-old, who scored a first-half penalty at the Etihad, was able to continue after the break before being replaced by Ollie Watkins after 76 minutes. More