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It really is/could be a year of firsts in the FA Cup in 2025. Of the quarter-finalists only half of them (Preston, Aston Villa, Nottingham Forest and Manchester City) have ever won the cup before and of the other four, Bournemouth have never made the final before, Brighton and Fulham have reached one final each (both lost) and Palace have twice been losing finalists.
So, those FA Cup quarter-finals to feast on this weekend …
Fulham v Crystal Palace, Saturday 12.15pm
Brighton v Nottingham Forest, Saturday 5.30pm
Preston v Aston Villa, Sunday 1.30pm
Bournemouth v Manchester City, Sunday 4.30pm
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