Pep Guardiola erred on the side of caution even though Manchester City appear to certain to reach a third Carabao Cup final in a row.
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Manchester United 1, Manchester City 3 – Carabao Cup Semi Final 1st Leg – Player Ratings
Manchester United gave themselves a glimmer of hope with a second half Marcus Rashford goal after they were blown away by a three goal salvo by Manchester City in the first half of their Manchester derby Carabao Cup semi final first leg at Old Trafford.
Manchester United to tackle City in Carabao Cup semi-final after last-eight win against Colchester
A mouth-watering Carabao Cup semi-final against their arch rivals is Manchester United’s reward for beating Colchester United in the last eight at Old Trafford.
Manchester United 3, Colchester United 0 – Player Ratings
Three goals early in the second half saw Manchester United beat Colchester United and become the final club in the hat for the Carabao Cup semi finals.
Manchester derby awaits after City beat Oxford United in the Carabao Cup
Manchester City will face rivals Manchester United in the semi finals of the Carabao Cup after beating Oxford United 3-1 at the Kassam Stadium.