It is extremely hard to believe that Aston Villa have not been in the hat for the fifth round draw of the FA Cup since 2015. But now they are there, they are looking like serious contenders to make it to Wembley with Liverpool,

Aston Villa reached the fifth round of the FA Cup for the first time in 10 years, inflicting defeat on a Tottenham side knocked out of a cup competition for the second time in three days.

Aston Villa beat Tottenham 2-1 in the FA Cup fourth round on Sunday at Villa Park, as Unai Emery's side are in the last 16 and deservedly so. MORE — Ange Postecoglou praises Spurs’ injury-hit squad after defeat Jacob Ramsey scored inside the first minute and Villa had so many chances to double their lead in the first half.

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A first-minute goal from Jacob Ramsey set the hosts on their way as Spurs were knocked out of a second cup of the week

Morgan Rogers had just scored Aston Villa’s second in the 2-1 FA Cup victory against Tottenham Hotspur and Villa’s players had gathered to the left of the Holte End, a cacophony encompassing them, but Emery remained fixated on preparing his two substitutes.

Villa made a lightning start to the contest and were ahead inside the opening minute when Rogers fed Jacob Ramsey, whose strike squirmed through Antonin Kinsky's grasp.

Follow live coverage as Aston Villa face Tottenham Hotspur in the FA Cup today. This season marks the 144th edition of the world’s oldest cup competition, with Manchester United the reigning champions after they beat local rivals Manchester City in the final at Wembley.

Football fans down under can watch FA Cup matches live on streaming service Optus Sport. With exclusive rights to stream select FA Cup and all Premier League matches live this season, as well as German Bundesliga and Spanish La Liga games, streaming service Optus Sport is a particularly big draw for Aussie soccer fans.

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery was delighted with their new signings for Sunday night's FA Cup fourth round win against Tottenham.

BIRMINGHAM, UK -- One of the biggest tournaments in English football continues this weekend, including a clash between two Premier League foes as Aston Villa hosts Tottenham Hotspur in the fourth round of the FA Cup. The two clubs might be on opposite halves of the EPL table, but that does not mean it will not lead to an exciting match on Sunday.