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.

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 are 90 minutes away from a return to Wembley, five years after losing to Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final. Unai Emery’s side progressed to the quarter-finals of the competition by beating Cardiff City 2-0 at home last month.

Unai Emery praises Marco Asensio and Marcus Rashford after beating Cardiff - The pair have both made a big impact since joining Aston Villa on loan in January.

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.

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

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery was left pleased with their FA Cup fifth round win against Cardiff City. Marco Asensio struck both goals for the 2-0 victory. Emery said afterwards: "We have to be confident but always respecting the opponent and we were trying to dominate.

Spanish Champions League winner is a gifted No 10 who is thriving in his partnership with fellow January recruit Marcus Rashford

Forwards Marco Asensio and Marcus Rashford are quickly adapting to Aston Villa's style and growing in confidence, manager Unai Emery said after they linked-up again to lead the club into the FA Cup quarter-finals with a 2-0 victory over Cardiff City.

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 ...

Aston Villa host Cardiff City as the FA Cup’s fifth round gets underway this evening.Unai Emery is aiming for silverware in his second full season at the helm, following encouraging progress at