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Samatta strike not enough as Aston Villa lose Carabao Cup final to Manchester City

Tanzania striker Mbwana Samatta scored a thumping header in Aston Villa's 2-1 loss to Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final on Sunday.

Sergio Aguero opened the scoring for the Citizens before Rodri headed in from a controversial corner to double their lead.

But the Tanzanian talisman had other plans in store, as he netted a 41st-minute diving header to give the Villans hope of a come-back in a contest that was largely dominated by Pep Guardiola's men.

The strike was the 27-year-old's third in Aston Villa colours in five outings across competitions.