The two clubs must now face each other again on January 20 at the Keepmoat Stadium, Doncaster, to decide who faces the illustrious Premier League side.
Villa will be confident of progression to the fifth round as neither side look capable of posing significant problems.
But, this is the F.A. Cup, a competition which provides the greatest shocks in world football. So 'beware of over confidence' would be the Villa-MAD message to the Claret and Blue.