In the second-half, Villa did have much more of the ball and were in control. It was captains Emiliano Buendia 's first start of the season, which he marked beautifully with a wonderful header into the far corner. After winning a penalty, Jhon Duran finally got his goal and doubled Villa's lead.

Follow live coverage as Wycombe Wanderers face Aston Villa in the EFL cup. Liverpool are the reigning champions of the competition following an extra time victory over Chelsea at Wembley last term, Virgil van Dijk scoring the decisive goal to secure a record-extending tenth win of this domestic cup for the Reds.

Jhon Durán scored from the ­penalty spot as Aston Villa saw off a spirited display from League One Wycombe Wanderers. Emiliano Buendía had put Unai Emery’s side ahead with a looping header after 55 minutes before the Colombian striker won and then converted a spot kick five minutes from time.

Follow live coverage as Wycombe Wanderers face Aston Villa in the EFL Cup. Liverpool are the reigning champions of the competition following an extra time victory over Chelsea at Wembley last term, Virgil van Dijk scoring the decisive goal to secure a record-extending tenth win of this domestic cup for the Reds.

Every game is a big game for Aston Villa right now and Tuesday's EFL Cup tie with League One Wycombe was a big chance for Jhon Duran to show watching boss Unai Emery he is ready to start in the Premier League.

Aston Villa progressed to the fourth round of the Carabao Cup with a narrow 2-1 victory away at League One club Wycombe Wanderers.

Thrills and Drama at Adams Park in the Carabao Cup ClashIn a classic David versus Goliath encounter, Wycombe Wanderers hosted Premier League side Aston Villa in a pulsating third-round match of the