VILLA Park has been confirmed as the venue for Watford's FA Cup semi-final clash with Manchester United.

The highly anticipated tie will be played at Aston Villa's stadium on Saturday, April 14.

The match will kick off at 5.30pm and will be screened live on the BBC.

Watford have lost 2-1 and 4-0 against United this season.

Their slim hopes of reaching the first FA Cup Final at the new Wembley Stadium will be hit by the loss of keeper Ben Foster, who is not allowed to play against his employers.

The ticket allocation will be confirmed later this week.

In the second semi-final, Blackburn will face Chelsea at Old Trafford at 4pm the following day.