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EFL Cup | Semi-Finals
Jan 7, 2020 at 8pm UK
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1-3
Reaction
![Ilkay Gundogan in action for Man City on October 26, 2019 Ilkay Gundogan in action for Man City on October 26, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Ilkay Gundogan: 'EFL Cup semi-final not done despite special performance'
City were 3-0 up in a dominant opening 45 minutes and won 3-1.
Jan 8, 19:51
![Riyad Mahrez doubles the lead during the EFL Cup game between Manchester United and Manchester City on January 7, 2020 Riyad Mahrez doubles the lead during the EFL Cup game between Manchester United and Manchester City on January 7, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
A look at Manchester United's greatest ever comebacks
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men need to pull off another great comeback if they are to make the Carabao Cup final.
Jan 8, 19:48
![Marcus Rashford celebrates scoring the opener during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Manchester United on December 7, 2019 Marcus Rashford celebrates scoring the opener during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Manchester United on December 7, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Marcus Rashford: 'Manchester United only showing half of what we can do'
The Red Devils found themselves 3-0 down to fierce rivals Manchester City at the break.
Jan 8, 17:39
![Kevin De Bruyne in action for Manchester City on January 7, 2020 Kevin De Bruyne in action for Manchester City on January 7, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Kevin De Bruyne: 'City spent 15 minutes on tactics against United'
Manchester City scored three times in the first half at Old Trafford as their opponents were outclassed.
Jan 8, 12:35
![Ole Gunnar Solskjaer celebrates during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Manchester United on December 7, 2019 Ole Gunnar Solskjaer celebrates during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Manchester United on December 7, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: 'Manchester United players are playing for their future'
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer claims that his Manchester United players are playing for their future at the club after their 3-1 loss at Old Trafford against Manchester City.
Jan 8, 08:46
![Pep Guardiola and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ahead of the EFL Cup game between Manchester United and Manchester City on January 7, 2020 Pep Guardiola and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ahead of the EFL Cup game between Manchester United and Manchester City on January 7, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admits United have "steep mountain to climb"
Strikes from Bernardo Silva, Riyad Mahrez and an own goal from Andreas Pereira put City in the driving seat.
Jan 8, 06:18
![Pep Guardiola gives instructions to Fernandinho during the EFL Cup game between Manchester United and Manchester City on January 7, 2020 Pep Guardiola gives instructions to Fernandinho during the EFL Cup game between Manchester United and Manchester City on January 7, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Pep Guardiola insists tie "not done" despite City's dominant win at United
Pep Guardiola's men were 3-0 up in the first half and take a two-goal lead back to the Etihad.
Jan 8, 06:17
The Match
Gallery
Check out pictures of the action from Manchester United's first-leg semi-final defeat to Manchester City in the EFL Cup.
Match Report
Three first-half goals put Manchester City in control of their EFL Cup semi-final with Manchester United as they run out 3-1 winners in the first leg at Old Trafford.
Live Commentary
Relive Manchester City's 3-1 win over Manchester United at Old Trafford as a first-half blitz puts the holders in control at the halfway stage of their EFL Cup semi-final.
Preview
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's EFL Cup semi-final first leg between Manchester United and Manchester City, including predictions, team news and head-to-head records.
Predicted Lineups
Sports Mole looks at how Manchester United could line up for Tuesday's EFL Cup semi-final first leg against Manchester City.
Injuries & Suspensions
Sports Mole rounds up Manchester United's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Tuesday's clash with Manchester City in the EFL Cup semi-final.
Head to Head
Dec 7, 2019 5.30pm
Gameweek 16
Man City
1-2
Man Utd
Apr 24, 2019 8pm
Gameweek 31
Man Utd
0-2
Man City
Nov 11, 2018 4.30pm
Gameweek 12
Man City
3-1
Man Utd
Apr 7, 2018 5.30pm
Dec 10, 2017 4.30pm
Form Guide
Build-up
![Pep Guardiola watches on during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Manchester United on December 7, 2019 Pep Guardiola watches on during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Manchester United on December 7, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Pep Guardiola denies encouraging tactical fouls
Accusations that Pep Guardiola's side are prepared to foul to prevent an attack have recurred throughout the Spaniard's tenure.
Jan 6, 22:59
![Ole Gunnar Solskjaer celebrates during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Manchester United on December 7, 2019 Ole Gunnar Solskjaer celebrates during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Manchester United on December 7, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Solskjaer: 'We still believe United are the biggest club in the world'
Manchester United have fallen behind rivals City but their manager is intent on reclaiming former glories.
Jan 6, 22:55
![Pep Guardiola watches on during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Manchester United on December 7, 2019 Pep Guardiola watches on during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Manchester United on December 7, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Manchester cup derby: The key talking points
City fell to a 2-1 Premier League defeat in their last meeting at the Etihad Stadium.
Jan 6, 15:52
![Paul Pogba in action for Manchester United on September 25, 2019 Paul Pogba in action for Manchester United on September 25, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Manchester United team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Manchester City
Sports Mole rounds up Manchester United's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Tuesday's clash with Manchester City in the EFL Cup semi-final.
Jan 6, 15:46
![Pep Guardiola watches on during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Manchester United on December 7, 2019 Pep Guardiola watches on during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Manchester United on December 7, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Pep Guardiola: 'Solskjaer identity starting to show at United'
United's form in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's first full season in charge at Old Trafford has been indifferent.
Jan 6, 15:44
![Marcus Rashford celebrates scoring the opener during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Manchester United on December 7, 2019 Marcus Rashford celebrates scoring the opener during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Manchester United on December 7, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Combined XI: Manchester United vs. Manchester City
Ahead of Tuesday night's EFL Cup semi-final first leg between Manchester United and Manchester City, Sports Mole selects its strongest combined XI from both squads.
Jan 6, 13:12
![Nicolas Otamendi in action for Manchester City on October 1, 2019 Nicolas Otamendi in action for Manchester City on October 1, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Manchester City team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Manchester United
Sports Mole rounds up Manchester City's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Tuesday's EFL Cup semi-final against Manchester United
Jan 6, 12:00
![Jesse Lingard in action for Manchester United on September 25, 2019 Jesse Lingard in action for Manchester United on September 25, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Solskjaer praises Lingard for toning down social media presence
The England international did not score a Premier League goal or register an assist in 2019.
Jan 6, 11:38
![Marcus Rashford celebrates scoring the opener during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Manchester United on December 7, 2019 Marcus Rashford celebrates scoring the opener during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Manchester United on December 7, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
How Manchester United could line up against Manchester City
Sports Mole looks at how Manchester United could line up for Tuesday's EFL Cup semi-final first leg against Manchester City.
Jan 6, 00:29
![Manchester City's Gabriel Jesus celebrates scoring their second goal on January 1, 2020 Manchester City's Gabriel Jesus celebrates scoring their second goal on January 1, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
How Manchester City could line up against Manchester United
Sports Mole looks at how Manchester City could line up for the short trip to Old Trafford to face Manchester United in the first leg of their EFL Cup semi-final.
Jan 6, 00:29
![Pep Guardiola watches on during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Manchester United on December 7, 2019 Pep Guardiola watches on during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Manchester United on December 7, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Pep Guardiola expecting similar Manchester United display in derby
United produced an exhilarating display of counter-attacking football to beat Pep Guardiola's Manchester City 2-1 in last month's derby.
Jan 5, 23:01
![Harry Maguire in action for Manchester United on January 4, 2020 Harry Maguire in action for Manchester United on January 4, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Harry Maguire an injury doubt for Manchester derby
The Manchester United defender picked up a knock against Wolves on Saturday and could miss the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final on Tuesday.
Jan 5, 11:51