Emery expects tough tie against driven Eagles

Unai Emery has a reputation as a silverware specialist, in particular because of his four Europa League triumphs with Sevilla and Villarreal in Spain.

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The Aston Villa manager is hoping to win his first trophy in English football to add to his impressive resume, which includes multiple titles with French giants Paris Saint-Germain as well.

But first, the Spaniard will need to plot a way past Oliver Glasner's Crystal Palace in the FA Cup semifinals on April 26, with the winners taking on either Manchester City or Nottingham Forest, who meet a day later.

"My expectation is that it will be a very difficult match because they're motivated and in a good moment. They played very well in the last match against Arsenal (a 2-2 draw)," said Emery.

"Every semi-final we're facing is always difficult. Because every team is there because they deserve it. We are motivated like them, and we want to play this match getting our best performances individually and collectively.