Marco Asensio has scored a second-half brace to take Aston Villa into the FA Cup quarterfinals. The on-loan Spaniard scored two left-foot shots to break down Cardiff City and give Villa a deserved 2-0 win on Friday.

Aston Villa’s quest to end their 29-year wait for silverware continues when Cardiff arrive in the FA Cup’s fifth round this evening.Unai Emery has overseen huge progress in the Midlands, with

Aston Villa vs. Cardiff City in the FA Cup is available to live stream for free on ITVX.

Get Involved: #bbcfootball, via WhatsApp on 03301231826 or text 81111 (UK only, standard message rates apply) Emlyn Begley FT: Aston Villa 2-0 Cardiff City That's the end of this live text as Marco Asensio sent Aston Villa into their first FA Cup quarter-final in a decade.

Aston Villa plays Cardiff City in the FA Cup this week. Get the latest team news, projected lineups and match predictions.

Villa beat West Ham in the third round and then Tottenham in round four, while Cardiff won at Sheffield United and then on penalties against Stoke City. In all competitions, Villa are unbeaten in their last 15 home games against Cardiff, who last Villa Park win came back in December 1954.

Aston Villa took on Brentford in the Premier League on Saturday evening and Emi Martinez and Marco Asensio were absent from the squad.

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Aston Villa take on Cardiff in the FA Cup on Friday night. Preview includes team news, predictions and how to watch on TV.

This is surely the moment for Unai Emery's side to seize their opportunity in a competition they last won in 1957

Aston Villa will be looking to secure a place in the next round of the FA Cup after a disappointing performance in the Premier League but face a potential cupset scenario against Championship Cardiff