Tammy Abraham was the key figure for Aston Villa, scoring twice to give the visitors a commanding platform. His goals provided the cutting edge Villa needed after Coventry threatened to make the contest competitive.
Ross Barkley also found the net, adding further authority to Villa’s display. The result underlined the depth available to Emery in cup competition and gave the forward line a timely boost.
Coventry’s consolation came from Victor Torp, whose free-kick was described as the standout goal of the night. It offered the home side a moment of quality, but it could not change the outcome.
The scoreline reflects Villa’s control of the important phases rather than a complete mismatch. Coventry competed, yet Villa’s attacking options proved more decisive when chances arrived.
Progress into the Carabao Cup fourth round gives Aston Villa another opportunity to balance domestic ambitions with their wider schedule. Emery will welcome the result, particularly with Abraham contributing twice and Barkley adding to the scoresheet.
For Coventry, the priority now shifts back to league football. The performance against Premier League opposition can still provide encouragement, but the focus will be on converting that competitive edge into points in the next fixture. Aston Villa, meanwhile, will wait for the fourth-round draw and look to carry this attacking momentum into their next challenge.