00:00Yes, it's a derby in the Midlands. Between Aston Villa and Coventry, they renew their derby.
00:07Aston Villa and Coventry City meet in a much-anticipated Midlands derby, as the two clubs face each other competitively
00:16for the first time since 2001.
00:19The Carabao Cup's third round brings together two sides, now both back in the Premier League with Coventry's recent promotion
00:28last season.
00:30After a 25-year absence from the top flights, they are back in the Premier League, but this time these
00:37two meet in the Carabao Cup.
00:39Now, this fixture carries plenty of history, with Villa having been one of Coventry's principal rivals during their previous spells
00:47in the top flights.
00:49Now, the Sky Blues have the opportunity to renew that rivalry on home soil at Coventry Building Society Arena.
01:02It's been a tough start to the season for Unai Emery's Aston Villa.
01:06They'll look at this as a chance to advance in the Carabao Cup, but also get some confidence.
01:11Coventry have the home advantage, while Villa can draw on their greater experience of knockout football.
01:20With local pride at stake, the derby promises to provide plenty of intensity from the outset.
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