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FA Cup | Semi-Finals
Apr 19, 2015 at 3pm UK
 
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2-1

Benteke (36'), Delph (54')
FT(HT: 1-1)
Coutinho (30')
Reaction
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John Aldridge slams "awful" Liverpool
John Aldridge blasts former club Liverpool for their performance in their FA Cup semi-final defeat to Aston Villa.
Apr 21, 13:26
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Ron Vlaar: 'Premier League survival more important than FA Cup'
Ron Vlaar tells his Aston Villa teammates that staying in the Premier League is more important than winning the FA Cup.
Apr 20, 17:43
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Kolo Toure: 'Steven Gerrard can handle FA Cup semi-final defeat'
Liverpool defender Kolo Toure backs Steven Gerrard to shake off the disappointment of the team's FA Cup semi-final defeat to Aston Villa.
Apr 20, 15:28
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Steven Gerrard 'visits London nightclub after Liverpool's FA Cup exit'
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard reportedly visited Boujis nightclub in London following his side's FA Cup semi-final defeat to Aston Villa.
Apr 20, 11:54
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Aston Villa chief executive hoping for resurgence after FA Cup semi-final win
Aston Villa chief executive Tom Fox claims that the future can be bright for the club following their FA Cup semi-final victory.
Apr 20, 11:06
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Tim Sherwood: 'Aston Villa deserved to beat Liverpool'
Aston Villa boss Tim Sherwood believes that his side were worthy winners in their FA Cup semi-final against Liverpool.
Apr 20, 09:25
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Jamie Redknapp: 'Steven Gerrard will be devastated not to make FA Cup final'
Jamie Redknapp believes that Steven Gerrard will feel "devastated" that Liverpool failed to reach the FA Cup final.
Apr 20, 07:26
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Jamie Carragher blasts attitudes of Liverpool players following FA Cup exit
Jamie Carragher blasts the attitude of Liverpool's players following their FA Cup semi-final defeat to Aston Villa.
Apr 20, 06:21
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Aston Villa owner Randy Lerner misses FA Cup semis due to bereavement
Aston Villa owner Randy Lerner misses the club's FA Cup semi-final win over Liverpool due to a family bereavement.
Apr 20, 06:08
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Jamie Redknapp hails Fabian Delph, Jack Grealish performances
Jamie Redknapp hails the displays of midfielders Fabian Delph and Jack Grealish in Aston Villa's FA Cup semi-final victory over Liverpool.
Apr 20, 05:43
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Tim Sherwood praises Fabian Delph "character"
Aston Villa manager Tim Sherwood pays tribute to Fabian Delph for the midfielder's match-winning performance against Liverpool.
Apr 19, 20:59
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Brendan Rodgers disappointed for Steven Gerrard after FA Cup exit
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers says it is a "shame" that Steven Gerrard will not leave the club with a fairytale finish following their FA Cup exit.
Apr 19, 20:50
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Tim Sherwood: "The pressure is on Arsenal"
Tim Sherwood says that Aston Villa will take the game to Arsenal when the clubs meet in the FA Cup final at the end of May.
Apr 19, 20:43
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Mario Balotelli 'speechless' over disallowed FA Cup goal
Mario Balotelli takes to Instagram to express his disbelief over his disallowed goal in Liverpool's FA Cup semi-final defeat to Aston Villa.
Apr 19, 20:14
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Tim Sherwood: 'Jack Grealish can be one of the greats'
Aston Villa starlet Jack Grealish can establish himself as one of the sport's best players, according to his manager Tim Sherwood.
Apr 19, 19:50
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Brendan Rodgers: 'The best team won'
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers concedes that his troops were "second best" in the shock FA Cup semi-final defeat by Aston Villa.
Apr 19, 19:14
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Shay Given: Fabian Delph was "captain marvel"
Aston Villa keeper Shay Given praises the performance of Fabian Delph in guiding his side to the FA Cup final courtesy of a 2-1 victory over Liverpool at Wembley.
Apr 19, 17:19
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Fabian Delph: 'Leading Aston Villa out in FA Cup final will be highlight of my career'
Aston Villa captain Fabian Delph admits that leading his side out in the FA Cup final at Wembley will be the best day of his professional career.
Apr 19, 17:16

The Match

Match Report

Fabian Delph scores in the second half to send Aston Villa into the final of the FA Cup courtesy of a 2-1 victory over Liverpool at Wembley.

Live Commentary

Relive Aston Villa's come-from-behind victory over Liverpool in their FA Cup semi-final with Sports Mole's live text updates.

HT Report

Christian Benteke pulls Aston Villa level at the break of their FA Cup semi-final against Liverpool after Philippe Coutinho had put the Merseysiders ahead.

Team News

Steven Gerrard returns for Liverpool as they face Aston Villa at Wembley for a place in the FA Cup final.

Preview

Sports Mole looks ahead to Sunday's FA Cup semi-final between Liverpool and Aston Villa at Wembley.

Build-up
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Christian Benteke credits Tim Sherwood for impressive form
Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke credits manager Tim Sherwood for helping him turn his form around with a spell of eight goals in his last six appearances.
Apr 19, 14:26
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Brendan Rodgers wary of Christian Benteke and Gabriel Agbonlahor
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers highlights the threat of Aston Villa strikers Christian Benteke and Gabriel Agbonlahor ahead of their FA Cup semi-final.
Apr 19, 13:38
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Simon Mignolet: 'Liverpool can make history in the FA Cup this year'
Simon Mignolet claims that Liverpool can "make history" in this season's FA Cup ahead of their semi-final clash with Aston Villa at Wembley.
Apr 19, 13:18
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Shay Given: 'Aston Villa will not be overawed at Wembley'
Shay Given claims that Aston Villa will be overawed when they meet Liverpool in their FA Cup semi-final at Wembley.
Apr 19, 12:48
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Brendan Rodgers: 'FA Cup win can be a springboard'
Speaking ahead of their semi-final with Aston Villa, Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers hints that an FA Cup win could be a "springboard" to more success in the future.
Apr 19, 12:21
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Steven Gerrard: 'Cup success vital for young Liverpool players'
Speaking ahead of the FA Cup semi-final with Aston Villa, Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard believes that silverware is important to give the club's young players belief.
Apr 19, 09:22
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Tim Sherwood: 'Raheem Sterling a street footballer'
Aston Villa manager Tim Sherwood claims that he scouted Raheem Sterling while the Liverpool winger was playing for Queens Park Rangers.
Apr 18, 14:43
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Philippe Coutinho "anxious" for Wembley debut
Liverpool midfielder Philippe Coutinho admits that he is "quite anxious" to play in his first match at Wembley.
Apr 18, 12:10
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Tim Sherwood wants no regrets from FA Cup semi-final
Aston Villa boss Tim Sherwood tells his charges to make sure that they enjoy their upcoming FA Cup semi-final with Liverpool and leave Wembley with no regrets.
Apr 18, 01:01
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Brendan Rodgers: 'Steven Gerrard ready for FA Cup semi-final'
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers reveals that midfielder Steven Gerrard is available for selection after completing his three-match suspension.
Apr 17, 14:42
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Brendan Rodgers 'has no problem starting Raheem Sterling at Wembley'
Brendan Rodgers reportedly has no problem starting Raheem Sterling in Liverpool's FA Cup semi-final against Aston Villa, despite his recent off-field behaviour.
Apr 17, 09:40
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Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge 'doubtful' for FA Cup semi-final
Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge will reportedly miss this weekend's FA Cup semi-final clash with Aston Villa.
Apr 17, 07:31
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Joe Cole: 'Aston Villa will rise to FA Cup challenge'
Joe Cole believes that Aston Villa's players will relish the challenge of facing Liverpool in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley.
Apr 15, 05:58
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Joe Cole urges Aston Villa not to be "overawed" by FA Cup semi-final
Joe Cole calls on his Aston Villa teammates not to be "overawed" by the occasion when they take on Liverpool in the FA Cup semi-final on Sunday.
Apr 14, 16:40
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Christian Benteke: 'No favourites for FA Cup semi-final with Liverpool'
Christian Benteke believes that Aston Villa have just as good a chance of reaching the FA Cup final as semi-final opponents Liverpool.
Apr 14, 16:20
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Martin Keown backs Aston Villa to beat Liverpool in FA Cup
Martin Keown tips Aston Villa to beat Liverpool when the sides meet in the semi-finals of the FA Cup on Sunday.
Apr 14, 09:53
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Brendan Rodgers: 'Daniel Sturridge could play in FA Cup semi-final'
Brendan Rodgers says that he hopes Daniel Sturridge will be fit enough to play in Liverpool's FA Cup semi-final against Blackburn Rovers this weekend.
Apr 14, 00:45
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Jamie Redknapp tells Liverpool to favour the FA Cup this season
Liverpool should concentrate on winning the FA Cup this season, says former player Jamie Redknapp.
Apr 13, 05:46
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Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool16123137162139
2Chelsea17105237191835
3Arsenal1796234161833
4Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest179442319431
5Bournemouth178452721628
6Aston Villa178452626028
7Manchester CityMan City178362925427
8Newcastle UnitedNewcastle177552721626
9Fulham176742422225
10Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton176742726125
11Tottenham HotspurSpurs1772839251423
12Brentford177283232023
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd176472122-122
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham175572230-820
15Everton163761421-716
16Crystal Palace173771826-816
17Leicester CityLeicester173592137-1614
18Wolverhampton WanderersWolves1733112740-1312
19Ipswich TownIpswich172691632-1612
20Southampton1713131136-256


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