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Aston Villa fans have accused Arsenal of getting ahead of themselves by already revealing detailed plans for an FA Cup victory parade.

Arsenal will be firm favourites when they take on Tim Sherwood’s claret and blues in the showpiece final at Wembley on Saturday May 30.

And Arsene Wenger's Gunners have already released the route they intend to use for their victory parade via Islington Council.

Villa fans have urged Sherwood to put Arsenal's plans up in the Wembley dressing room to give his team extra motivation.

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Paul Homer, from Sutton Coldfield, was among the Villa fans annoyed by Arsenal revealing their plans.

He said: "I know they have to look into these things but making it public does seem a bit much.

"It looks as if they are getting ahead of themselves a bit. There's two teams in the final.

"Hopefully Villa can ruin their party by beating them in the final and make sure it's us who is celebrating.

"If I was Sherwood I stick it on the dressing room before the match to get the lads really fired up."

Villa officials have held initial talks with Birmingham City Council about what they will do in the event of Sherwood's team winning.

An Islington Council spokeswoman said: “We’re working with Arsenal to plan a parade from the Emirates Stadium to Islington Town Hall if they retain the FA Cup.

“It was a brilliant celebration last year, and we’re wishing them every success.

“Arsenal have very generously offered to foot the bill for the parade.

"We also know that Arsenal are not taking anything for granted and know that they have a huge task ahead to win the FA Cup.

"But we have to plan a possible parade now, due to the amount of preparation and organisation which needs to take place.”