Two more goals from Marco Asensio enabled Aston Villa to reach the last eight of the FA Cup for the first time since they made it to the final in 2015.
Unai Emery’s team continue to blow hot and cold but, four points off fifth place in the Premier League and with a last-16 tie with Club Brugge starting on Tuesday, all their dreams remain possible.
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