Abraham double sends Villa past Coventry in Carabao Cup

Tammy Abraham struck twice as Aston Villa brushed aside Coventry to reach the Carabao Cup fourth round.

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What happened. Tammy Abraham scored twice as Aston Villa won 3-1 at Coventry City to book their place in the Carabao Cup fourth round. Ross Barkley also netted for Villa, while Victor Torp scored a stunning free-kick for the hosts.

• Abraham raced through for an early lead, cancelled out by Torp's free-kick
• Barkley restored the lead with a glancing header from Ibrahim Mbaye's corner
• Coventry's tough start continues with one win in five games

Villa advance to the fourth round, while Coventry prepare to face Nottingham Forest in search of their first Premier League goal.

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