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Reaction
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Paul Pogba: 'We must learn from semi-final defeat'
The Red Devils lost a fourth consecutive cup semi on Wednesday night.Jan 7, 12:17
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F21%2F01%2Fmnumnc.JPG "Manchester City's John Stones celebrates scoring against Manchester United in the EFL Cup on January 6, 2021")
John Stones hails Manchester City's "special" winning mentality
City are searching for a fourth consecutive Carabao Cup.Jan 7, 12:17
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Pep Guardiola dedicates Manchester City win to Colin Bell
City great Colin Bell died at the age of 74 on Tuesday after a short illness.Jan 6, 22:54
The Match
Match Report
It was another near miss for Manchester United.
Team News
Kyle Walker and Gabriel Jesus could return for Manchester City.
Preview
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's EFL Cup clash between Manchester United and Manchester City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Predicted Lineups
Sports Mole looks at how holders Manchester City could line up for Wednesday's EFL Cup semi-final against local rivals Manchester United at Old Trafford.
Injuries & Suspensions
Sports Mole rounds up all of Manchester City's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Wednesday's EFL Cup semi-final against Manchester United.
How you voted: Man Utd vs Man City
Manchester United
53.5%Manchester City
46.5%43
Build-up
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Manchester City players to pay shirt tribute to Colin Bell
The current stars will wear retro number eight shirts before kick-off against rivals United.Jan 6, 08:17
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An in-depth comparison between Bruno Fernandes and Kevin De Bruyne
The midfield maestros will go head-to-head at Old Trafford, with a place in the Carabao Cup final at stake.Jan 5, 14:25
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The big talking points ahead of Wednesday's Manchester derby
Local rivalries renewed with a Wembley place at stake.Jan 5, 12:43
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How Manchester City could line up against Manchester United
Sports Mole looks at how holders Manchester City could line up for Wednesday's EFL Cup semi-final against local rivals Manchester United at Old Trafford.Jan 4, 18:26
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How Manchester United could line up against Man City
Sports Mole looks at how Manchester United could line up for Wednesday's EFL Cup semi-final against Manchester City at Old Trafford.Jan 4, 18:05
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Manchester City team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Manchester United
Sports Mole rounds up all of Manchester City's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Wednesday's EFL Cup semi-final against Manchester United.Jan 4, 12:09
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Manchester United team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Manchester City
Sports Mole rounds up all of Manchester United's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Wednesday's EFL Cup semi-final versus Manchester City.Jan 2, 10:15
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