Asensio sinks Cardiff as Villa reach FA Cup quarters
- Marco Asensio scored two goals for Aston Villa, leading them to a 2-0 victory against Cardiff City and their first FA Cup quarter-final in 10 years.
- Manager Unai Emery stated that Villa is not a favorite to win the FA Cup but acknowledged their strength after several top teams were eliminated.
- Asensio's four goals in three games, aided by Marcus Rashford's assists, have significantly contributed to Villa's success.
- Cardiff City boss Omer Riza prioritized league fixtures for survival, making several changes to the lineup ahead of the game against Villa.
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FA Cup: 5 teams qualify for quarter-finals
At least five teams have progressed into this season’s FA Cup quarter-finals. On Friday night, Aston Villa became the first to qualify, thanks to a 2-0 win over Cardiff City. On-loan forward, Marco Asensio scored a brace to send Unai Emery’s side into the last eight for the first time in 10 years. Crystal Palace thrashed second-tier side, Millwall 3-1 on Saturday. Manchester City survived a shock elimination for the second round running as they …
Emery: Asensio, Rashford adapting to Villa style
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.
Newcomers Asensio and Rashford adapting to Villa's style, says boss Emery
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.Rashford set up fellow January singing Asensio for the
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