Richard: Glad to get the win and not concede, but we were often too slow in possession when attacking. Asensio and Rashford seem to be a good partnership. It's also great that all of the new signings have slotted seamlessly into Emery's style of play. Hopefully the players aren't too tired for Tuesday's game.

This is surely the moment for Unai Emery's side to seize their opportunity in a competition they last won in 1957

Marco Asensio has scored a second-half brace to take Aston Villa into the FA Cup quarterfinals. The on-loan Spaniard scored two left-foot shots to break down Cardiff City and give Villa a deserved 2-0 win on Friday.