Aston Villa captain Ron Vlaar has warned his teammates that Premier League survival remains the club's top priority despite their passage through to the FA Cup final.

The Villans earned a 2-1 victory over Liverpool on Sunday to book a spot in next month's final against holders Arsenal at Wembley Stadium.

However, with the side still just four points above the drop zone in the league table, Vlaar has insisted that staying in the top flight is more important than the prospect of winning any silverware.

"We have to be careful - we can enjoy the moment but from Tuesday we focus again on the next game," he told BBC Sport. "We have to make sure we stay in the league - that's the most important thing - and then we have a final to play at the end."

Villa are back in Premier League action on Saturday when they face Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.

Written by
Jack Prescott