Emiliano Buendia made an impressive return from a year-long injury, scoring twice in the EFL Trophy for Aston Villa Under-21s, marking his comeback with pivotal goals.
In a thrilling match, Birmingham City's Jay Stansfield failed to shine during his second debut as they lost to local rivals Walsall in a penalty shootout.
Arsenal Under-21s secured a narrow 2-1 victory over Leyton Orient, showcasing the youth strength in the Premier League as players like Josh Robinson made their mark.
The competitive spirit among Premier League youth teams was evident as Nottingham Forest's under-21s clinched a last-minute victory against Carlisle United, underscoring the intensity of EFL Trophy matches.
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