Villa beats Liverpool to secure FA Cup final against Arsenal

There will be a first in world soccer's oldest competition next month - an FA Cup final contested by two American-owned clubs. Randy Lerner's Aston Villa beat Liverpool on Sunday to book a return trip to Wembley for the showpiece match against Stan Kroenke's Arsenal. For Liverpool, whose principal owner is Boston-based John Henry, the semifinal loss was another low point in a season that will end trophyless. The final Champions League qualification spot appears increasingly unobtainable, with Manchester City consolidating fourth place with a victory over West Ham on Sunday.