Aston Villa newcomer Marco Asensio struck twice in the second half to lead the Premier League team to a 2-0 victory over second-tier Cardiff City on Friday and into the FA Cup quarter-finals for the first time in 10 years.

PSG forward Marco Asensio is enjoying life in the Premier League with Aston Villa. The Spaniard joined on loan this past January. In his first five appearances, he has scored two goals for Villa and is getting game time after not seeing the field much for the Parisians.

Marco Asensio has been impressing on loan at Aston Villa, scoring a brace in their FA Cup win over Cardiff City on Friday night. He’s found the back of the net twice in two of his last three

Marco Asensio is thriving in his loan stint with Aston Villa as the Paris Saint-Germain loanee scored another brace as the Premier League side defeated Cardiff City on Friday night in the FA

Premier League's record goalscorer says Spaniard has hit the ground running since joining Unai Emery's side in the winter transfer window

Matheus Cunha scored for the 13th time in the Premier League to secure a 1-0 win for Wolves at Bournemouth on Saturday. The Brazilian has been a real difference-maker for his side and is doing everything he can to ensure Wolves avoid the drop.

The football action in the West Midlands has produced some big stories. Aston Villa continue their push for Europe, Wolves faced another Premier League test, and Birmingham City continue to dominate in League One.

In a similar stat, no Premier League player has scored more goals in all competitions since his league debut (same game as Marcus Rashford) than Marco Asensio's four. Since his Aston Villa debut ...

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