Aston Villa cruised through to the last eight of the FA Cup as Marco Asensio's double secured them a deserved 2-0 win over Championship strugglers Cardiff City. The hosts always looked in control but found visiting goalkeeper Ethan Horvath in fine form as he made several key saves to keep Cardiff competitive.

Marco Asensio scored twice to help Aston Villa cruise into the quarter-finals of the FA Cup after beating Championship side Cardiff City 2-0 at Villa Park on Friday. The hosts always looked in control but found visiting goalkeeper Ethan Horvath in fine form as he made a staggering seven saves to keep the Bluebirds in

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

Aston Villa newcomer Marco Asensio struck twice in the second half to lead the Premier League team to a 2-0 victory over second-tier Cardiff City on Friday and into the FA Cup quarter-finals for the first time in 10 years.

Roy Keane has suggested that Ollie Watkins has found 'his level' at Aston Villa, questioning whether he's good enough to join title-chasing side Arsenal.

Marco Asensio’s second-half double sent Aston Villa through to their first FA Cup quarter-final in 10 years after a 2-0 win over Championship strugglers Cardiff. After being frustrated for 68 minutes,

Marco Asensio scored his third and fourth goals in Aston Villa colours to help his side beat Cardiff City in their FA Cup fifth round clash.

Marco Asensio’s double powered Aston Villa past Cardiff City 2-0 at Villa Park, securing a place in the FA Cup quarter-finals. The hosts dominated but found Cardiff City goalkeeper Ethan Horvath in top form,

Five minutes before the break, Rubin Colwill found Luey Giles in space down the Cardiff left, and after being fed through by Willock, El Ghazi dragged a low drive just wide of Emi Martinez's right-hand post as the Welsh side's belief continued to grow as the half drew on.

BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — A clinical second half double from Marco Asensio took Aston Villa into the FA Cup quarterfinals for the first time in a decade after beating plucky Cardiff City 2-0 on Friday.

Marco Asensio fired Aston Villa into the FA Cup quarter-finals as the Spanish forward struck twice in a 2-0 win against Cardiff on Friday.Unai Emery's side were held at bay by the gritty Championship outfit until deep into the second half of the last-16 clash at Villa Park.

Cardiff City exit the FA Cup despite a valiant display at Villa Park, with a second-half Marco Asensio double helping Aston Villa to progress to the quarter-finals. It was almost a David v Goliath clash in the fifth round and the Bluebirds were brave,