Tammy Abraham's double powers Aston Villa past Coventry in Carabao Cup third round
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Aston Villa advanced in the Carabao Cup with a comfortable third-round win at Coventry, powered by two goals from Tammy Abraham.
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Attributed to original sourceFor Aston Villa, an overdue drama-free outing as Unai Emery’s side cruised into the Carabao Cup fourth round courtesy of a Tammy Abraham double and a Ross Barkley header.
Unfortunately for Coventry, it was a sorry case of more of the same. Frank Lampard’s side have lost five of their six matches in all competitions and continue to leak soft goals. It was hard to know whether Abraham’s tap-in or Barkley’s free header, both from corners, was worse from a Coventry perspective. The sight of Lampard hunched in the dugout, hands clasped, has become a familiar sight.
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What happened
Aston Villa booked their place in the Carabao Cup fourth round with a victory at Coventry City, where striker Tammy Abraham delivered a match-winning performance with two goals. The result underlines Villa's squad depth as they balance domestic cup commitments with their broader season ambitions, while Coventry's cup run came to an end at the hands of Premier League opposition.
Chance analysis
A routine-looking cup win for Aston Villa, but one that says something about where Unai Emery's squad stands heading into the autumn. Tammy Abraham finding the net twice in a single match is the kind of sharpness Villa will need if they're to juggle European and domestic commitments, and it gives their manager a timely reminder of the centre-forward's finishing instincts. For Coventry, losing at home in the cup to top-flight opposition is no embarrassment, but it shifts attention firmly back to their league campaign.
Aston Villa advance in the Carabao Cup with Abraham returning to goalscoring form; Coventry exit the competition with focus now back on league priorities.