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.

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

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.

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,

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.

Sunday's FA Cup Match between Aston Villa and Tottenham should be a highly entertaining fixture, as our expert EPL predictions explain.

They no longer have that excuse, after falling away at Aston Villa 2-1. It was their second domestic cup loss in a week, and Spurs now have only the Premier League and the Europa League left to compete for.