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.

Wales captain Aaron Ramsey, who has been nursed back into action over recent weeks after missing five months with hamstring trouble, could be among those omitted. Goalkeeper Jak Alnwick, defender Jesper Daland, midfield pair David Turnbull and Joe Ralls and attackers Ollie Tanner and Will Alves form part of a lengthy injury list.

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,

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Cardiff City FC find themselves in a perilous position, sitting 21st in the Championship points table. Their recent form has been dismal, with a 2-1 defeat to Burnley further deepening their woes, a match where, despite their best efforts, they fell short of salvaging even a single point.

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

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.