Cardiff were ahead early on and it was all too easy as Sivert Mannsverk was given time and space to measure a right-wing cross for the unmarked Salech who planted his header into the left corner.

Cardiff had a couple of chances not long after that, with Sivert Mannsverk sweeping one effort wide and Chambers cracking a fantastic volley against the crossbar from 20 yards. It was so close to ...

Cardiff striker Yousef Salech leaves two Villa players down injured as he tries to run with the ball. Ezri Konsa needs treatment. Marcus Rashford gets onto a loose ball and leathers in a shot from ...