Man City face Man Utd at The Etihad Stadium in the semi-final second-leg of the Carabao Cup, kicking-off at 19:45 on Wednesday 29 January.
WhoScored key stats
- Manchester City are unbeaten in eight matches.
- Manchester City have scored at least twice in their last six home games.
- Manchester United have lost five of their last 10 away games.
- Manchester United have failed to score in their last three away games against top-flight opposition.
City eye another trip to Wembley
After a convincing 3-1 victory at Old Trafford, Pep Guardiola will know his side are within touching distance of reaching the Carabao Cup final – their third in as many years.
The competition has been won by a Manchester club for the last four seasons (City being the victors on three occasions), and Guardiola’s thirst for trophies will ensure he goes all guns blazing once again.
Ole prays for one more Etihad miracle
Manchester United registered a confidence-boosting 6-0 victory over League One Tranmere on Sunday, but they’ll require the performance of their lives if they wish to overturn the two-goal first-leg deficit at The Etihad.
The injury to Marcus Rashford ensures United’s tough task is made even tougher, although the 2-1 Premier League win at The Etihad back in December will give manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer a glimmer of hope.
Previous meetings
Manchester City have had the better of recent meetings with Manchester United—beating them in four of their last six clashes—although United’s trip to The Etihad earlier in the season ended in victory.
Match odds
Prediction
Manchester City 2-1 Manchester United - 8/1
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Bernardo Silva to score at any time - 11/4
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