I expect Unai Emery to rotate his side for this EFL Cup clash, which should see Tammy Abraham come into the starting eleven having had limited opportunities so far with the signing of Nicolas Jackson.

Abraham only played 279 minutes of action in the Premier League last season, but did score two goals across these minutes. He took nine shots in total (2.90 per 90) and can offer a threat to this Coventry backline, who conceded five goals against Brighton last time out.

Abraham should have a point to prove as Unai Emery’s second choice striker at the moment, and Coventry have enough gaps in their backline for the former Chelsea forward to profit. He scored seven goals across 15 starts during his final season in Turkiye, averaging 1.15 shots on target per 90. 

Mason-Clark took three shots against Brighton last time out, seeing two of these efforts find the target.

His performance in that game reflects Coventry’s displays overall so far this season, Lampard’s side are creating chances but lack a clinical edge to make the most of the promising situations they find themselves in. 

I like Mason-Clark for an effort on target here due to how Unai Emery sets up his side. Villa play with a very high line in an attempt to catch out the opposition with the offside trap, but Mason-Clark has the speed to beat this if he times his runs correctly.

Mason-Clark scored 10 goals in the Championship for Coventry last season, averaging 0.96 shots on target per 90. 

McGinn is elite when it comes to winning fouls and his numbers so far this season don’t disappoint, with the Scot drawing 13 fouls across his four starts in the Premier League this term (3.32 per 90).

McGinn’s ability to win fouls mainly comes down to just how good he is at shielding the ball, and using his body to anticipate contact and sometimes even fool the referee when dropping down to the ground.

McGinn’s record when it comes to winning fouls is remarkably consistent, he drew 48 fouls across his 28 starts in the Premier League last year (2.00 per 90), also maintaining a similar average the season prior.

Coventry and Aston Villa have both made difficult starts to the season, but I think the visitors can avoid defeat inside 90 minutes in Wednesday night’s EFL Cup third round tie. 

Unai Emery’s side are still searching for their first Premier League win after collecting just one point from a possible 12 so far.

However, they did claim an eye-catching 3-2 victory away at Club Brugge in the Champions League last week.

Villa’s new-look squad remains a work in progress, but even if Emery makes changes to his starting XI, he should still be able to name a side capable of causing Coventry problems.

Confidence is likely to be low in the Sky Blues camp, with Frank Lampard’s side losing all four of their opening Premier League matches and suffering their heaviest defeat yet in Sunday’s 5-0 hammering at home to Brighton. 

Villa may also be struggling for form, but their greater quality can tell here and I’m backing the visitors on the double chance.