Premier League fans deliver Marco Asensio debut verdict as Aston Villa beat Tottenham 2-1 in the FA Cup

09/02/2025 21:45

After Aston Villa were leading by two goals in their 2-1 win against Tottenham Hotspur in the Fourth Round of the FA Cup, Unai Emery brought Marco Asensio and Marcus Rashford off the bench.

As Asensio pulled out an audacious skill against Tottenham, it seemed clear as day that the Spanish international was fired up for the contest.

Making his debut in such a big game while being given the chance to redeem his career at Villa Park, Marco Asensio cannot afford to rest on his laurels during his loan spell in claret and blue and he showed that with an inspired cameo off the bench.

It seemed like Asensio, described as a “top player” had played with his new teammates at Aston Villa for years as he combined with them at will and instantly helped the hosts up the standard of their display —prompting fans from a variety of Premier League clubs to sing his praises.

Premier League fans rave about Marco Asensio debut during Aston Villa vs Tottenham

An Aston Villa fan lauded Asensio’s cameo against Tottenham, writing: “Asensio x [Morgan] Rogers already has me incredibly moved, I am on my feet applauding.”

A Manchester United supporter lauded Asensio, writing on X: “Marco Asensio is a ridiculous footballer, there was a couple touches he had where I couldn’t believe my eyes.”

Another United fan lauded Asensio and Rashford’s connection, stating: “Do you know how nuts it is that Asensio and Rashford have chemistry already? It's like they've been playing with each other for years.”

An Arsenal fan added: “Asensio balling out right now, he's moving like it's 2018 again.”

Another Arsenal fan commented on Asensio’s debut, ruing that the Gunners could have signed him in the winter transfer window.

“Asensio is a proper baller by the way. We were told there ‘were no options in the market’ despite having a front 4 options of [Gabriel] Martinelli, [Raheem] Sterling, [Kai] Havertz and [Leandro] Trossard.”

Unai Emery reacts to Marco Asensio debut during Aston Villa vs Tottenham

Unai Emery heaped praise on Asensio and Rashford as well, who both enjoyed fruitful debuts.

“Firstly, Lamare Bogarde played again. Consistency when we needed him. He helped us. Andres Garcia and Malen both playing in the idea we have.”

“With Rashford and Asensio, we watched their skill and how they helped us and will help us.”

Emery will be hoping that Asensio can build on his sparkling display in Aston Villa’s subsequent games.

But the early signs suggest the decorated winger is set to take English football by storm.