Reaction
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Police and FA investigating alleged Manchester derby incidents
Greater Manchester Police has also confirmed a 43-year-old man was arrested at the Etihad Stadium on suspicion of possessing a flare.
Jan 30, 18:41
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Ilkay Gundogan: 'EFL Cup as important as other competitions'
Manchester City have reached the Wembley showpiece for a third straight year, having won the trophy twice in a row.
Jan 30, 13:21
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Harry Maguire taking positives from Manchester United win over Man City
Solskjaer called for the spirit of Paris St Germain and the "perfect performance" as United attempted to bounce back from the first-leg loss.
Jan 30, 13:20
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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer "proud" of Man Utd players after second Etihad win
Manchester United lost 3-2 on aggregate to Manchester City.
Jan 29, 23:48
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Pep Guardiola, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer condemn Munich gestures at Manchester derby
Manchester City won 3-2 on aggregate to reach the Carabao Cup final.
Jan 29, 23:31
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Pep Guardiola: 'Man City were better than Manchester United'
City beat Manchester United 3-2 on aggregate.
Jan 29, 23:09
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Road to Wembley: How Manchester City reached the EFL Cup final
Manchester United made their neighbours work in the second leg of the semi-final at the Etihad Stadium.
Jan 29, 23:05
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Etihad atmosphere in focus as Man City beat Manchester United in derby
Here, the PA news agency sums up the issues and the atmosphere inside the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday evening.
Jan 29, 23:04
The Match
Match Report
Manchester City reach their third successive EFL Cup final despite suffering a 1-0 defeat to Manchester United in Wednesday's showdown at the Etihad Stadium.
Live Commentary
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage as Manchester City reach the EFL Cup, despite losing 1-0 to Manchester United on Wednesday night.
Team News
The French defender was not involved against Fulham on Sunday.
Preview
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full preview of the second leg of the EFL Cup semi-final between Manchester City and Manchester United.
Predicted Lineups
Ahead of Wednesday's EFL Cup tie between Manchester City and Manchester United, Sports Mole looks at how the home side could line up at the Etihad Stadium.
Injuries & Suspensions
Sports Mole rounds up Manchester City's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Wednesday's EFL Cup fixture with Manchester United.
Head to Head
Jan 7, 2020 8pm
Semi-Finals
Man Utd
1-3
Man City
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
Form Guide
Build-up
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Pep Guardiola wary of Manchester United threat despite semi-final lead
Manchester City lead 3-1 going into Wednesday's Carabao Cup return fixture.
Jan 28, 23:33
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Solskjaer calls for "perfect performance" against Man City
United head to the Etihad Stadium 3-1 down after the first leg of the semi-final.
Jan 28, 21:21
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Man City vs. Man Utd: Five talking points ahead of EFL Cup semi-final second leg
City lead 3-1 ahead of their home leg.
Jan 28, 17:48
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Pep Guardiola insists he never meant to offend Manchester City fans
Pep Guardiola expressed frustration after a crowd of 39,223 attended Sunday's FA Cup tie.
Jan 28, 15:00
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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer defends Jurgen Klopp's FA Cup replay stance
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was a part of the Manchester United side that pulled out of the 2000 FA Cup to play in the FIFA World Club Cup.
Jan 28, 11:38
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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admits Man Utd need "perfect performance" against Man City
United head to the Etihad Stadium 3-1 down after the first leg of the semi-final.
Jan 28, 11:37
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Combined XI: Manchester City vs. Manchester United
Sports Mole picks a combined XI from the squads of Manchester City and Manchester United, including only players available for Wednesday's EFL Cup clash.
Jan 27, 17:00
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How Manchester City could line up against Manchester United
Ahead of Wednesday's EFL Cup tie between Manchester City and Manchester United, Sports Mole looks at how the home side could line up at the Etihad Stadium.
Jan 27, 16:30
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How Manchester United could line up against Manchester City
Ahead of Wednesday's EFL Cup game between Manchester United and Manchester City, Sports Mole looks at how the visitors could line up at the Etihad Stadium.
Jan 27, 16:30
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Manchester City team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Manchester United
Sports Mole rounds up Manchester City's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Wednesday's EFL Cup fixture with Manchester United.
Jan 27, 11:00
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Pep Guardiola calls for capacity Etihad crowd for semi-final against Man Utd
A crowd of only 39,223 watched the FA Cup win over Fulham.
Jan 27, 09:15