Emery confirmed Pau Torres and Ross Barkley both remain out through injury, while Matty Cash is close and will be assessed on Thursday. Tyrone Mings, Emiliano Martinez, Amadou Onana, Boubacar Kamara and Donyell Malen are also all doubts for the game.

Unai Emery says Aston Villa are contenders to win the FA Cup after progressing to the quarter-finals for the first time in a decade, but doesn’t believe they should be considered as a favourite. A Marco Asensio second-half double saw off Championship side Cardiff, who had defended manfully before conceding for the first time on 67 minutes.

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery sat down with the media after his side's 2-0 win over Cardiff City in the fifth round of the FA Cup. Marco Asensio scored both goals in the second half as Marcus Rashford assisted the first and Leon Bailey the second. Here is every word Emery said in his post-match press conference...

Unai Emery's Aston Villa will be one of at least five Premier League teams in the quarter-final draw, as they seek their first silverware since winning the 1995-96 EFL Cup

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery was hopeful that the quality and experience of winter arrivals Marco Asensio and Marcus Rashford could shine through.

Unai Emery has confirmed Emiliano Martínez, Matty Cash and Tyrone Mings are all doubts for Friday night's FA Cup fifth round clash at home to Cardiff City. The Argentine keeper felt pain during training prior to Tuesday's loss at Crystal Palace, but started the match through the pre-match warm-up without a problem.

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery is delighted reaching the FA Cup quarterfinals after victory over Cardiff City. Villa defeated Cardiff 2-0 on Friday night thanks to a brace from Marco Asensio. Emery said afterwards: "The players performed fantastic. At home with our football we are comfortable. We respected the opponent.

When Unai Emery initiated his Aston Villa revolution over two years ago, there was always one dream signing he had in mind: Marco Asensio.

Aston Villa captain John McGinn says the players understand manager Unai Emery's public comments. After their FA Cup win against Cardiff City, Emery insisted they "were not contenders" for the trophy. But Scotland international McGinn said: “At the weekend, he clarified what he means.

Unai Emery has given an Aston Villa team news update ahead of Tuesday's Champions League clash against Club Brugge (5:45pm)

While Unai Emery named a strong Aston Villa line-up, his Cardiff counterpart Omer Riza ... fancy his chances of lifting silverware. With City camped in their own half, Rashford cut the ball ...

Marco Asensio is making a strong impact during his loan at Aston Villa, scoring another brace in their 2-0 FA Cup win over Cardiff City on Friday night.Villa’s first goal came when Marcus Rashford