Alex Ferguson's second string side fell 2-0 at Old Trafford to slump out of the Carling Cup in only the third round. Avram Grant fared better as Chelsea defeated Hull 4-0. Here are today's results.
Aston Villa 0-1 Leicester
Aston Villa was another Premiership side to fall out before the round of 16. A 76th minute strike from Matt Fryatt sent Villa home.
Hull 0-4 Chelsea
Avram Grant recorded his first victory as Chelsea manager today as a Salomon Kalou double propelled the blues into the next round. Also on the scoreboard were Steve Sidwell and Scott Sinclair. The win will at least take a little bit of pressure of the Israeli, but Roman Abramovich is sure to want success in the Premier and Champions Leagues as well.
Sheffield Wednesday 0-3 Everton
A James McFadden double and a late strike from Yakubu sent Sheffield Wednesday home. David Moyes will be pleased by the performance of his side.
West Ham United 1-0 Plymouth
West Ham just barely managed to avoid going into overtime as Dean Ashton secured a win for the Hammers in stoppage time. Plymouth put up a defiant performance, but Alan Curbishley's men succeeded in the end and the Londoners will be going through to the next round.
Blackburn 3-0 Birmingham
David Bentley, Matt Derbyshire, and Roque Santa Cruz were all on target for Blackburn in this all Premiership clash. Blackburn have now added to their decent start to the season with a convincing win in the Carling Cup.
Fulham 1-2 Bolton
Stelios Giannakopoulos was Bolton's hero as the wanderers offed Fulham in extra time. Danny Guthrie had put Sammy Lee's side ahead in the 57th minute, but Fulham equalized through David Healy in the 78th, and it took until the 112th minute for Bolton to break the deadlock in another all Premiership game.
Manchester United 0-2 Coventry
Manchester United fell to a double from Michael Mifsud as Coventry became giant-killers at the intimidating Old Trafford. Alex Ferguson brought on Michael Carrick and Wes Brown, but even the two regular starters were not enough to beat a determined Coventry side. United's expensive summer signings Luis Nani and Oliveira Anderson also featured in the embarrassing loss.
Tottenham 2-0 Middlesbrough
Martin Jol felt a bit of pressure lift off his shoulders as his side defeated Middlesbrough in today's third all premiership clash. Gareth Bale and Tom Huddleston scored within three minutes of each other to secure a struggling Spurs side a spot in the 4th round of the Carling Cup.
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