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.

Cardiff City manager Omer Riza says their battle to avoid relegation has made it "not possible" for him to field a full-strength side in the fifth round of the FA Cup.

It's round 5 of the FA Cup and Aston Villa and Cardiff City are set to clash on Friday. Here's everything you need to know about the game, including where to watch it and the start time.

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,

Marco Asensio scored twice in the second half to fire Aston Villa into the quarter-finals of the FA Cup with a 2-0 win over Cardiff City on Saturday. The Villains dominated their Championship opponents throughout the game but could not find a goal well after the hour mark.

Having made a name for himself for his no-nonsense approach at Birmingham City and Cardiff City during his time as a player, Purse was entering the twilight of his career as he made his way to Home Park, with plenty of game-time amassed in his 34-year-old legs.

The FA Cup fifth round kicks off with Aston Villa taking on Cardiff City today, live from Birmingham, England.

Accrington have broken the deadlock at Prenton Park against Tranmere in the huge game at the foot of the table. Shaun Whalley with the goal there. Ryan Graydon has turned things around as Fleetwood are 2-1 up at Gillingham. The Cod Army have come from behind to lead. And Bromley v Bradford remains goalless.

Unai Emery has named his Aston Villa side to face Championship club Cardiff City in the fifth round of the FA Cup

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.