Unai Emery says Aston Villa 'not a contender in the FA Cup'

The clash with Cardiff is Villa's fifth game in 14 days and they have a depleted squad, with a host of players either injured or doubts.

NOT A CONTENDER: Villa, who have beaten West Ham and Tottenham in the previous two rounds, face Championship strugglers Cardiff at Villa Park in Friday's fifth-round tie.

Unai Emery says his Aston Villa side are "not a contender" to win the FA Cup this season.

Villa, who have beaten West Ham and Tottenham in the previous two rounds, face Championship strugglers Cardiff at Villa Park in Friday's fifth-round tie.