Aston Villa's match-winners against Brighton prove they are reaping the rewards of their January business, writes .

MARCUS RASHFORD has got a pep in his step once again as he hit his first Premier League goal for Aston Villa. The English striker now has seven goal contributions in just six starts since joining

Aston Villa (63rd minute)It's a stuttering run-up and Cornell waits and waits and waits but finally commits, Rashford rolling the ball the other way. Aston Villa penalty!Andrew Hughes steps on Morgan Rogers' ankle inside the box.

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Of the several humiliations Manchester United face this year, one close to the top of the list would be Marcus Rashford snatching the FA Cup from his boyhood club – and holders of the trophy – after they went to such lengths to force him out of Old Trafford.

As his old clubs Preston and Aston Villa prepare to meet in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup, Simon Grayson tells BBC Sport about managing in Nepal.

Unai Emery has confirmed that Ross Barkley has returned to full training at Bodymoor Heath, but Leon Bailey will be unavailable for Aston Villa’s match against Brighton. Bailey returned from international duty last Friday after representing Jamaica but suffered a contact injury.

Marcus Rashford scored his first goals for Aston Villa as they cruised to victory at Preston North End to reach the FA Cup semi-finals. Rashford had made an excellent impression since joining Villa on loan from Manchester United but had gone nine games without a goal for Unai Emery ’s side.

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Last season, Coventry City’s Kasey Palmer missed the FA Cup semi-final against Manchester United after receiving his second caution of the competition during the Sky Blues’ quarter-final win at Molineux. The midfielder was booked for encroaching onto the pitch to celebrate Haji Wright’s winning goal, which stunned Wolves in the 110th minute.

The race for the Champions League is back under way with Newcastle, Brighton, Chelsea, Aston Villa and Man City among the contenders