Aston Villa ended their goal drought with Harvey Elliott’s 43rd-minute strike their first goal of the season but their struggles continued as they were eliminated from the League Cup by Brentford. Aaron Hickey equalized for the hosts in the 57th minute, forcing the tie into a penalty shootout. Brentford goalkeeper Hakon Valdimarsson became the hero, saving penalties from John McGinn and Matty Cash, as the home side won 4-2 on spot-kicks to progress to the next round. Villa’s early-season woes persist despite finally finding the net.
