
FA Cup news: Aston Villa beat Preston North End to seal trip to Wembley
After comprehensively beating hosts Preston North End 3-0 in the FA Cup on Sunday, Aston Villa will play fellow Premier League side Crystal Palace in the semi-finals at Wembley.
Sports News Blitz writer Harrison Pearce reports on the game and examines what it means for Villa going forward.

FA Cup news: Preston North End vs Aston Villa – Five key battles and score prediction
Championship outfit Preston North End host Premier League heavyweights Aston Villa in an FA Cup quarter-final this weekend, with a trip to famous Wembley in the offing.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Joseph Hannen takes a look at five key battles across the pitch that could prove decisive at Deepdale Stadium.

Premier League news: Aston Villa march on as Ollie Watkins haunts former side Brentford
Aston Villa beat Brentford 1-0 on Saturday to maintain their quest for Champions League football next season and have former Bees man Ollie Watkins to thank for the result.
Sports News Blitz writer Harrison Pearce looks at three influential Villa players from the win in West London.

Arsenal news: Five reasons why the Gunners want Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins
Arsenal are adamant on obtaining Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins’ services.
Despite being strong title contenders in recent seasons, Mikel Arteta’s side has played with lacklustre striker options.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Noah Ngcobo looks at why Arsenal are eager to sign the Englishman.

Club Brugge vs Aston Villa analysis: Five key players and score prediction
Club Brugge are set to host an Aston Villa side hurting after some disappointing performances of late, including exiting the Carabao Cup to Crystal Palace before being dismantled 4-1 by Tottenham in the league.
Sports News Blitz writer Harrison Pearce looks at five Aston Villa players who need to find their form again if they have any hope of beating the Belgians.