Match report as Aston Villa beat Cardiff City 2-0 in the FA Cup fifth round to progress into the quarter-finals; Marco Asensio scored twice in the second half and Marcus Rashford provided the assist for the opener;

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 wants Villa to approach Friday’s FA Cup showdown with Cardiff as though they are playing “the best team in the world” as he looks to avoid reliving his Stevenage nightmare.