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Cumbrians’ top-flight prep nearly pays off&

By Jack Billam

STAR MAN CALLUM PATERSON Cardiff City
CARLISLE boss Chris Beech revealed his side got the Premier League treatment from Aston Villa, before holding Cardiff to a draw.
Villa manager Dean Smith invited the League Two side to Bodymoor Heath in the build-up to their third-round clash.
And it looked to have paid off when Jack Bridge and Harry McKirdy stunned the Championship side.
However, quick-fire goals from Callum Paterson and Gavin Whyte spared Cardiff ’s blushes.
“We have been treated like Premier League players, we organised to train at Aston Villa thanks ...

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