The 2024-25 FA Cup is down to 16 clubs. The fifth round of the prestigious soccer tournament in England kicks off Friday with Aston Villa hosting Cardiff City at Villa Park in Birmingham. Villa look to bounce back from their Premier League defeat to Crystal Palace on Tuesday,

As Aston Villa resume their bid to reach Wembley with Friday's fifth round tie against Cardiff City, the comments of a former captain made under the arch continue the jar. James Chester had just been part of the celebrations as Villa sealed a promotion to the Premier League when he told reporters the extent of his sacrifice.

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Aston Villa boss Unai Emery has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League home game against Brentford (kick-off 17:30 GMT). Here are the key lines from his news conference: Emery confirmed midfielders Ross Barkley and Amadou Onana remain out for Saturday's game because of injury.

Following their 3-1 win at Villa Park in December, Aston Villa are looking to complete their first league double over Brentford since the 1946-47 campaign. Having won 10 points from their first 12 available away from home in the Premier League this season,

Aston Villa, Brighton & Hove Albion, Crystal Palace and Everton are all interested in bringing 27-year-old United States centre-half Cameron Carter-Vickers back to England's Premier League from Celtic.

Aston Villa captain John McGinn says they have a "no-excuse mentality" under boss Unai Emery. Having impressed last season to qualify for the Champions League in fourth place, Villa have struggled to replicate that form in the Premier League this campaign.

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.

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Morgan Rogers thought he had given Villa a two-goal advantage when he finished a great move from close range, but it was ruled offside after a VAR check. Rodgers has been sensational for Unai Emery’s side, and he received a lot of praise from former Villa player turned Sky Sports pundit Lee Hendrie.

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