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LONDON -- Premier League champion Manchester City was eliminated from the League Cup at the first hurdle by Aston Villa on Tuesday, and Everton was beaten by second-tier club Leeds. . Villa beat City 4-2 after twice coming from behind to force the game into extra time, when Charles NZogbia and Gabriel Agbonlahor scored. Goals from Aidy White and Rodolph Austin put Leeds into the fourth round with a 2-1 victory over Everton, which is third in the Premier League. But it was completely one-sided at Chelsea, with Fernando Torres among six different scorers as the Premier League leaders crushed Wolves 6-0. Man Citys patchy form in the league, however, extended into the first domestic cup competition of the season. Despite manager Roberto Mancini making 10 changes from Sundays 1-1 draw with Arsenal, the teams combined value was still more than $200 million. Mario Balotelli gave a strong City side the lead in the 27th minute, but the visitors drew level thanks to an own goal by former Villa midfielder Gareth Barry in the second half. Aleksandar Kolarov restored Citys lead before Villa equalized again when Agbonlahor scored his first of the night in the 70th. NZogbia scored six minutes into the first extra period with a low shot from close range, and Agbonlahor sealed victory with a fine strike near the end. "It was a difficult match because Aston Villa were a good team," Mancini said. "We didnt play well and we had some unlucky moments, but I think they deserved to go through." Mancini exchanged heated words in the second half with Villa manager Paul Lambert after complaining to the fourth official about a tackle on Barry by Joe Bennett. "It is a massive result for us. I thought the way we played was excellent," Lambert said. At Elland Road, Leeds stormed in front after four minutes when Aidan White weaved his way through the visiting defence before unleashing a fierce drive into the net. Leeds doubled its lead with 20 minutes remaining when Danny Pughs shot was backheeled into the net by Rodolph Austin, ensuring Sylvain Distins late header was only a consolation. "We started terribly, gave them the initiative and lost the game in the opening 20 minutes due to the way we started," Everton manager David Moyes said. "We gave away a really poor first goal and left ourselves trying to get back into the game." At Stamford Bridge, Chelsea captain John Terry played after appearing in front of a Football Association racism hearing for a second day. Gary Cahill, Ryan Bertrand and Juan Mata all scored inside the opening 17 minutes against a heavily weakened Wolves side, while Oriol Romeu netted from the penalty spot earlier in the second half before Torres and Victor Moses added further goals. Also Tuesday, Swansea was spared from embarrassment late on at Crawley, coming from behind and scoring in stoppage time to beat the third-tier side 3-2. Wigan eliminated West Ham with a 4-1 victory, Southampton defeated Sheffield Wednesday 2-0, and Sunderland won 2-0 at MK Dons. [url=http://www.lionsofficialteamstore.com/autographed-jason-hanson-jersey-uw-39... Hanson Jersey .S. Anti-Doping Agency report that paints the American as a longtime drug cheat. The UCI received USADAs 200-page report last week and has until the end of the month to decide whether to ratify USADAs decision to strip Armstrong of his seven Tour victories or appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport. . -- An injured Ryan Howard clutching his leg and writhing in pain on the ground was the lasting image for the Philadelphia Phillies disappointing 2011 finish. [url=http://www.lionsofficialteamstore.com/autographed-chris-houston-jersey-xi-6... . 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I feel this action gives us stability going forward and positions us to have many successful seasons for the Houston Texans." The Texans won the AFC South last year with a franchise-best mark of 10-6 and beat Cincinnati in the first round of the playoffs before losing to Baltimore. It was the first postseason berth in the 10-year history of the team. Kubiak was entering the final year of a three-year contract he signed in 2010. [url=http://www.lionsofficialteamstore.com/autographed-glover-quin-jersey-ou-49.... Quin Jersey. . He has guided the club to a record of 47-49 during his tenure. "I pride myself on fulfilling contracts, not signing them," Kubiak said Thursday. Smith has helped build a franchise that features 2009 NFL passing leader Matt Schaub, 2010 NFL rushing champion Arian Foster -- who signed a long-term contract in March -- and 2009 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Brian Cushing. He has also added depth, which last year helped the team withstand injuries to Schaub and backup quarterback Matt Leinart. Late Wednesday, Smith and 2012 first-round pick Whitney Mercilus worked out a contract. Mercilus, a pass rusher from Illinois who led the NCAA with 16 sacks in 2011, was chosen with the 26th overall pick in April. ' ' '
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