Villans prepare for Cardiff cup encounter

Aston Villa finalised preparations for Friday's FA Cup fifth round visit of Cardiff City at Bodymoor Heath on Thursday. 

The Villans take on the Bluebirds at Villa Park looking to book their place in the quarter-finals of the prestigious competition for the first time in 10 years, with action in B6 to get underway from 8pm. 

And Unai Emery's men concluded training ahead of the cup clash as the sun set on Bodymoor Heath on Thursday afternoon. 

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