IT’S a Carabao Cup semi-final with added spice as Man City welcome Man Utd to the Etihad.
The current holders romped to a 3-1 victory at Old Trafford to take control of the two-legged tie, but Marcus Rashford’s late strike has given United hope.
United found their goalscoring touch against TranmereCredit: AFP or licensors
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will be without the England striker though and will hope that the 6-0 thrashing of Tranmere – in which there were SIX different scorers – has given the squad a morale boost.
Pep Guardiola takes every trophy seriously and will have his side prepared for a potential onslaught under the lights at Eastlands.
Jesus has now scored 16 goals for Manchester City this season – with six in a row at homeCredit: Getty Images – Getty
What time is kick-off?
THE second leg of this Carabao Cup derby is set for Wednesday, January 29.
Kick-off at the Etihad is 7.45pm.
United visited this ground earlier in the season for a Premier League clash, stunning the champions to take home the three points after a 2-1 win.
Despite City’s meteoric rise, their near neighbours have an excellent record here and have won on three of their last five visits.
Which TV channel and live stream can I watch it on?
YOU can catch all the action as it happens on Sky Sports.
Coverage begins at 7.30pm and the game will be shown on Sky Sports Football, Main Event and Ultra HD.
Non-subscribers can grab a NOW TV pass from £9.99 to stream wherever they are.
Whilst Sky customers need to simply download the Sky Go app and login to watch on the move.
What is the team news?
THERE is no Marcus Rashford for United and they will continue to rely on youth to get them through.
Mason Greenwood is set to feature once again, while Paul Pogba remains sidelined following minor surgery.
Scott McTominay is another long-term absentee but in a boost Victor Lindelof should be available after a short illness.
Guardiola rang the changes against Fulham but will likely give Phil Foden a start.
Aymeric Laporte and Riyad Mahrez are both available again and likely to play some part.
Gabriel Jesus has netted six times on the spin at home, although Sergio Aguero could be preferred from the off.
Match odds
- Man City to win – 3/10
- Draw at the Etihad – 17/4
- Man Utd to win – 9.1
- City to qualify – 1/200
- United to qualify – 20/1
- Both teams to score – 4/5
*All odds from Ladbrokes and correct at time of publication
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
