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The Match
Match Report
Last season's finalists were made to work for their place in the third round.
Team News
The former Brentford striker moved in a reported £28million deal last week.
Preview
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's EFL Cup second-round tie between Burton Albion and Aston Villa, including team news and predicted lineups.
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