Steven Gerrard explained he chose a strong Aston Villa side against Bolton Wanderers to show respect to the club's supporters and illustrate how serious they are about the Carabao Cup after their success over the Whites.
The Whites took a deserved lead in the first half when Dion Charles slotted home from inside the box for his first goal of the season. Douglas Luiz equalised before the break straight from a corner.
The Villans went ahead from the penalty spot when, despite suggestions of offside, Danny Ings won a penalty at the expense of Joel Dixon. He picked himself up to slot home from the spot.
