Aston Villa lose to Luton on same day that owner promises they’ll become ‘the top club in Europe’

Earlier, Tony Xia had revealed his mission to lead Villa to European dominance in five years' time.

Aston Villa will have more time and energy to focus on their Sky Bet Championship promotion bid after making an early exit from the EFL Cup.

Earlier today the recently relegated club's new owner Dr Tony Xia revealed his mission to lead Villa to European dominance in five years' time, and he will have been left unimpressed by their first advance as Roberto Di Matteo's men responded by losing 3-1 at Luton in the first round of the League Cup.