Manchester City made it three in row as they powered to Carabao Cup glory and justified their billing as red-hot favourites.
But, make no mistake, Aston Villa put in a valiant display to take Pep Guardiola's men right to the wire. Villa went into the game with many thinking they might take a real beating but they certainly put paid to any such notion.
City lifted the cup but there as no shame in this Wembley defeat for Villa who were applauded off by their fans at the end. Bravo 7 Superb last gasp save to push Engels header onto post Walker 7 Solid defensively and always looking to cause damage further up front Stones 6 Some classy passes but slipped at crucial time for Samatta's goal Fernandinho 7 You know what you get with him – solid and
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