EFL Cup

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League Cup | Round Three

Sep 22, 2015 at 7.45pm UK

Aston Villa
1-0
Birmingham Birmingham City

Gestede (62')

FT(HT: 0-0)

Rudy Gestede: 'Derby win will help Aston Villa in Premier League'

By Giuseppe Labellarte, Reporter

Published: September 22 2015 | 22:04

Last updated: September 22 2015 | 22:36

Aston Villa striker Rudy Gestede claims that his side's 1-0 win over bitter rivals Birmingham City in the League Cup will help kicks-tart their Premier League season.

Aston Villa striker Rudy Gestede has expressed his desire to see his side's 1-0 derby win over Birmingham City in the League Cup help kick-start their Premier League season.

The 26-year-old scored Villa's winner in a hard-fought victory over the Blues, a result which sees Tim Sherwood's side progress to the fourth round of the competition.

Gestede told Sky Sports News: "It was a tough game today. It was important to get the win, for confidence, as we didn't start the season well in the league.

"We changed it a bit in the second half, we tried to get the ball more. We got the ball into feet and did very well. It was good management. We needed a win, it is very important for us."

Villa currently sit 17th in the Premier League table with four points from six games.