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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
Dec 7, 2019 5.30pm
Apr 24, 2019 8pm
Nov 11, 2018 4.30pm
Build-up
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on January 26, 2020
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
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer celebrates after the match on January 26, 2020
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
Kevin De Bruyne celebrates Andreas Pereira's own goal with Bernardo Silva during the EFL Cup game between Manchester United and Manchester City on January 7, 2020
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
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on January 26, 2020
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
Jurgen Klopp and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer prowl their respective areas during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Liverpool on October 20, 2019
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
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer celebrates after the match on January 26, 2020
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
Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne and Sergio Aguero embrace on January 12, 2020
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
Manchester City's Phil Foden reacts on January 26, 2020
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
Manchester United's Mason Greenwood celebrates scoring their sixth goal from the penalty spot on January 26, 2020
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
Manchester City's Aymeric Laporte pictured on January 21, 2020
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
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on January 26, 2020
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
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Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Arsenal36265588286083
2Manchester CityMan City35257387335482
3Liverpool36239481384378
4Aston Villa36207973532067
5Tottenham HotspurSpurs351861169581160
6Newcastle UnitedNewcastle351751378562256
7Chelsea351591170591154
8Manchester UnitedMan Utd35166135255-354
9West Ham UnitedWest Ham361310135670-1449
10Bournemouth36139145263-1148
11Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton351211125357-447
12Wolverhampton WanderersWolves36137164960-1146
13Fulham36128165155-444
14Crystal Palace361110154957-843
15Everton36129153849-1137
16Brentford3699185260-836
17Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest3689194563-1829
18Luton TownLuton3668224978-2926
19Burnley3659223974-3524
RSheffield UnitedSheff Utd36372635100-6516


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