Blackpool edges Aston Villa, Port Vale routs Manchester City in Trophy matches

Blackpool secured a 3-2 victory over Aston Villa's Under-21 squad in the EFL Trophy on October 27 at Bloomfield Road. After trailing 1-0, Zac Ashworth, Jerry Yates, and Jordan Brown led Blackpool to the comeback win, while Markie Meade scored for Villa in stoppage time. Port Vale dominated Manchester City's youngsters with a 5-0 win, scoring four goals within the first 34 minutes, with Maleace Asamoah and Jaheim Headley among the scorers. Arsenal managed a comeback to defeat AFC Wimbledon 2-1, maintaining their position at the top of Southern Group F. Everton continues to struggle, losing again and remaining without points.

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