Get Involved: #bbcfootball, via WhatsApp on 03301231826 or text 81111 (UK only, standard message rates apply) Emlyn Begley FT: Aston Villa 2-0 Cardiff City That's the end of this live text as Marco Asensio sent Aston Villa into their first FA Cup quarter-final in a decade.

Aston Villa plays Cardiff City in the FA Cup this week. Get the latest team news, projected lineups and match predictions.

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.

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Follow live coverage as Brentford face Aston Villa today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.

Man City host Aston Villa, Chelsea play Crystal Palace and Arsenal face Liverpool in the Women's FA Cup quarter-finals - watch live stream and follow text, score updates and match stats.