Juan Mata’s low-drive in to the corner sealed a place for Manchester United , in the Semi-finals for the EFL cup (1-0)

Manchester City manager,Pep Guardiola made made 9 changes with very little effect on the game. City is currently six games without a win in all competitions – the Spaniard’s worst run as a manager.

The defending champs who are top of the Premier League, had an early penalty appeal turned down when Michael Carrick tangled with Aleix Garcia while the best chance at goal was when Kelechi Iheanacho headed over from six yards, while second-half substitutes Raheem Sterling and Sergio Aguero made little impact

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