We look at the clubs' best-ever finishes, their chances of winning and what to know as Palace face Villa and City take on Forest

This weekend sees the FA Cup return, with eight clubs battling it out to reach the semi-finals - and there are plenty of surprise packages in the mix

Sorry for the inconvenience, but Manchester City have made the FA Cup semi-finals again. FA Cup lore has become so much about underdog stories and giant-killings that the bigger teams are almost treated as an afterthought: just ask Aston Villa, who were the sideshow to Preston North End’s attempts to win the trophy for the first time since 1938.

The final two FA Cup semi finalists were decided today as the second half of the quarter finals took place. Here is what happened. City bounce back to beat Bournemouth Scorers: Evanilson 21';

Manchester City are through to the FA Cup semi-finals for the seventh straight season after a 2-1 win at Bournemouth.Pep Guardiola’s side survived a missed Erling Haaland penalty and falling a goal