EFL, Chelsea wins on penalty shootout against Aston Villa (READ FULL DETAILS)

Chelsea reached the last 16 of the Carabao Cup as Reece James scored the winning penalty in a shootout  at Aston Villa’s expense.

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The full-back fired home the Blues’ final penalty to win the shootout 4-3.

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A goal from young Villa forward Cameron Archer had ensured a draw 1-1 in normal time, levelling with a header after Timo Werner had put the Blues ahead.

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Chelsea will host Southampton in the last 16 of a competition they last won in 2014-15.